🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

22151

Springfield

ZIP Code 22151 is a standard zip code serving Springfield, Springfield, Virginia (VA), in Fairfax County, United States. It has an estimated population of 17,456 with a median household income of $99,527. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Fairfax
City: Springfield
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.802900
Longitude: -77.211600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 5.11 mi²
Water Area: 0.16 mi²
Population Density: 3413.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.812060°N, 38.791811°S, -77.163909°E, -77.256497°W

With 17,456 residents spread across 5.11 square miles, this area has a population density of 3413.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

17,456

Population

75th percentile

$99,527

Median Income

95th percentile

$389,100

Median Home Value

90th percentile

5.11 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 22151 is $99,527, and the median home value is $389,100. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

5,932

Total Units

5,769

Occupied Units

97.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Springfield, VA.

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