Wolf Trap
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Wolf Trap is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 16,496 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vienna, 3.0 miles SE.
- 16,496residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.3 km²
- 1,686 / sq mipopulation density
- 22182main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wolf Trap had a population of 16,496. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in the CDP.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wolf Trap weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Wolf Trap
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Wolf Trap
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,204,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 45.1
Do you know Wolf Trap? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Wolf Trap special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Wolf Trap
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Wolf Trap 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 ›Wolf Trap, VA population
Wolf Trap had 16,496 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,496 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,686 per sq mi (651 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wolf Trap at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,496 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.78 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9373° N, 77.2829° W |
| ZIP codes | 22182, 22181 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5187240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wolf Trap
- Vienna3.0 mi SE
- Tysons3.2 mi E
- Oakton3.5 mi S
- Great Falls Crossing3.7 mi NW
- Reston3.8 mi W
- Difficult Run4.1 mi SW
- Dunn Loring4.2 mi SE
- McLean4.9 mi E
- Pimmit Hills4.9 mi E
- Merrifield5.2 mi SE
- Great Falls5.3 mi N
- Idylwood5.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Trap
What county is Wolf Trap in?
Wolf Trap is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Wolf Trap, VA?
16,496 people lived in Wolf Trap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wolf Trap, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22182. Other ZIP codes: 22181.
What is the elevation of Wolf Trap?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wolf Trap?
Vienna (3.0 mi), Tysons (3.2 mi), Oakton (3.5 mi), Great Falls Crossing (3.7 mi), Reston (3.8 mi).
Last updated: