Quantico Base
Census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia
Quantico Base is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince William County, Virginia, with 5,221 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Quantico, 1.6 miles E.
- 5,221residents (2020 Census)
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 747 / sq mipopulation density
- 22026ZIP code
About Quantico Base
Marine Corps Base Quantico (commonly abbreviated MCB Quantico) is a United States Marine Corps installation near Triangle, Virginia, covering nearly 55,148 acres (86.169 sq mi; 22,318 ha; 223.18 km2) of southern Prince William County, Virginia, northern Stafford County, and southeastern Fauquier County. Used primarily for training and run on a budget of around $300 million, MCB Quantico is known as the "Crossroads of the Marine Corps".
Quantico Base is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince William and Stafford counties in the U.S. state of Virginia, used by the Census Bureau to describe base housing. The population was 5,608 as of 2025.
The base is host to various units and commands, including:
Marine Corps' Combat Development Command, which develops combat strategies and accounts for most of the community of over 12,000 military and civilian personnel, including families
Marine Corps Officer Candidates School
Marine Corps Research Center at Quantico, which pursues equipment research and development, especially telecommunications
The FBI Academy, the principal research and training facility of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s principal training facility
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID)
Marine Corps Brig, a military prison, was also located at Quantico; it was closed on 31 December 2011 and later demolished.
In 2001, the base was designated as part of the Quantico Marine Corps Base Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places. This district includes 122 buildings, two landscapes, a sculpture, and a water tower in the Mainside (east of I-95) area of the base. The contributing properties with separate entries include Tennessee Camp, Camp French, Commanding General’s Quarters, and Rising Hill Camp.
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Living in Quantico Base
- Median household income
- $72,821
- Median rent
- $2,529/mo
- Median age
- 22.3
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Quantico Base had 5,221 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,221 |
|---|---|
| Density | 747 per sq mi (288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Quantico Base at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince William County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,221 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.5174° N, 77.3190° W |
| ZIP code | 22026 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5165128 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Quantico Base
- Quantico1.6 mi E
- Triangle2.1 mi N
- Dumfries3.4 mi N
- Cherry Hill3.9 mi NE
- Aquia Harbour5.2 mi SW
- Leesylvania6.6 mi N
- Camp Barrett6.6 mi W
- Hampton Oaks6.8 mi SW
- Montclair6.8 mi N
- Austin Ridge7.5 mi SW
- Park Ridge8.0 mi SW
- Embrey Mill8.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Quantico Base
What county is Quantico Base in?
Quantico Base is in Prince William County, Virginia.
What is the population of Quantico Base, VA?
5,221 people lived in Quantico Base at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Quantico Base, VA?
The ZIP code of Quantico Base is 22026.
What towns are near Quantico Base?
Quantico (1.6 mi), Triangle (2.1 mi), Dumfries (3.4 mi), Cherry Hill (3.9 mi), Aquia Harbour (5.2 mi).
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