West Falls Church
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
West Falls Church is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 30,243 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Falls Church, 1.5 miles NE.
- 30,243residents (2020 Census)
- 331 ftelevation · 101 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 6,059 / sq mipopulation density
- 22042main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West Falls Church
West Falls Church is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Falls Church had a population of 30,243.
Before 2010, West Falls Church was officially named Jefferson (from Thomas Jefferson). Outside of the Jefferson Village neighborhood, "Jefferson" generally is not used locally to refer to the area bounding Falls Church city to the south and southwest that comprises the CDP. Likewise, "West Falls Church" is rarely used to describe the area but is usually applied to areas west of Falls Church city or near West Falls Church metro station. The bulk of it is made of subdivisions built in the 1940s and early 1950s, including Jefferson Village, Westlawn, Hillwood, Sleepy Hollow, Woodley, Raymondale and Broyhill Park.
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Living in West Falls Church
- Median household income
- $134,978
- Median home value
- $706,800
- Median rent
- $2,066/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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West Falls Church had 30,243 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,243 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,059 per sq mi (2,339 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Falls Church at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 30,243 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8656° N, 77.1877° W |
| ZIP codes | 22042, 22044, 22046 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5184368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Falls Church
- Falls Church1.5 mi NE
- Lake Barcroft1.8 mi SE
- Idylwood1.9 mi NW
- Seven Corners2.3 mi E
- Annandale2.3 mi S
- Woodburn2.4 mi SW
- Merrifield2.9 mi W
- Dunn Loring2.9 mi NW
- Pimmit Hills3.2 mi N
- Bailey's Crossroads3.3 mi E
- Mantua3.9 mi W
- Lincolnia3.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Falls Church
What county is West Falls Church in?
West Falls Church is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of West Falls Church, VA?
30,243 people lived in West Falls Church at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Falls Church, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22042. Other ZIP codes: 22044, 22046.
What is the elevation of West Falls Church?
331 feet (101 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Falls Church?
Falls Church (1.5 mi), Lake Barcroft (1.8 mi), Idylwood (1.9 mi), Seven Corners (2.3 mi), Annandale (2.3 mi).
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