Reston
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
Reston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 63,226 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 328 ft (100 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Herndon, 2.4 miles NW.
- 63,226residents (2020 Census)
- 328 ftelevation · 100 m
- 15.3 sq miland area · 39.7 km²
- 4,121 / sq mipopulation density
- 20190main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Reston
Reston is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, and a principal city of both Northern Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Reston's population was 63,226.
Founded in 1964, Reston was influenced by the Garden City movement that emphasized planned, self-contained communities that intermingled green space, residential neighborhoods, and commercial development. The intent of Reston's founder, Robert E. Simon, was to build a town that would revolutionize post–World War II concepts of land use and residential/corporate development in suburban America.
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Living in Reston
- Median household income
- $148,710
- Median home value
- $642,000
- Median rent
- $2,231/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Reston had 63,226 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 63,226 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,121 per sq mi (1,591 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Reston at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 63,226 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.34 sq mi (39.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9510° N, 77.3509° W |
| ZIP codes | 20190, 20170, 20171, 20191, 20194 |
| Official website | reston.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5166672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Reston
- Herndon2.4 mi NW
- Great Falls Crossing2.4 mi NE
- Difficult Run3.2 mi S
- Dranesville3.3 mi N
- McNair3.4 mi W
- Hutchison3.5 mi W
- Floris3.7 mi SW
- Franklin Farm3.7 mi SW
- Wolf Trap3.8 mi E
- Oak Grove4.1 mi NW
- Sully Square4.5 mi SW
- Sterling4.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Reston
What county is Reston in?
Reston is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Reston, VA?
63,226 people lived in Reston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Reston, VA?
The main ZIP code is 20190. Other ZIP codes: 20170, 20171, 20191, 20194.
What is the elevation of Reston?
328 feet (100 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Reston?
Herndon (2.4 mi), Great Falls Crossing (2.4 mi), Difficult Run (3.2 mi), Dranesville (3.3 mi), McNair (3.4 mi).
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