Springfield
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Springfield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 31,339 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franconia, 1.7 miles SE.
- 31,339residents (2020 Census)
- 246 ftelevation · 75 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 3,995 / sq mipopulation density
- 22150main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Springfield
Springfield is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The common definition of Springfield is the four ZIP codes that use Springfield in their mailing addresses (22150, 22151, 22152, 22153). Together, they had a population of 108,621 as of the 2020 Census. (This should not be confused with the narrowly-defined Springfield census-designated place with a population of 31,339.) Springfield is a part of Northern Virginia, the most populous region of the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Springfield weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Springfield
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Springfield
- Median household income
- $125,999
- Median home value
- $640,300
- Median rent
- $2,656/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
Do you know Springfield? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Springfield special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Springfield
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Springfield Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Springfield, VA population
Springfield had 31,339 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,339 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,995 per sq mi (1,542 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Springfield at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 31,339 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.85 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7816° N, 77.1839° W |
| ZIP codes | 22150, 22151 |
| Official website | fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5174592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Springfield
- Franconia1.7 mi SE
- North Springfield1.7 mi NW
- West Springfield2.2 mi W
- Kingstowne2.5 mi SE
- Ravensworth2.6 mi NW
- Lincolnia2.9 mi NE
- Kings Park3.3 mi NW
- Newington3.4 mi S
- Hayfield3.4 mi SE
- Annandale3.6 mi N
- Rose Hill4.2 mi E
- Burke4.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Springfield
What county is Springfield in?
Springfield is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Springfield, VA?
31,339 people lived in Springfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Springfield, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22150. Other ZIP codes: 22151.
What is the elevation of Springfield?
246 feet (75 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Springfield?
Franconia (1.7 mi), North Springfield (1.7 mi), West Springfield (2.2 mi), Kingstowne (2.5 mi), Ravensworth (2.6 mi).
Last updated: