Springfield

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

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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.

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.

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Median household income
$125,999
Median home value
$640,300
Median rent
$2,656/mo
Median age
41.6
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Springfield, VA population

Springfield had 31,339 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census31,339
Density3,995 per sq mi (1,542 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Springfield at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyFairfax County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population31,339 (2020)
Land area7.85 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²)
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates38.7816° N, 77.1839° W
ZIP codes22150, 22151
Official websitefairfaxcounty.gov/springfield
Census code (GEOID)5174592

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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).

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