| City: | Falls Church, Virginia |
| City Alias: | Baileys Crossroads, Baileys Xrds |
| County: | Fairfax County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:38:38 AM |
| Population: | 28,039 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 703 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 38.8512, -77.1448 |
| Land Area: | 2.775 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 22041 has 28,039 residents and 10,559 households (average 2.64 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, slightly younger than the state (38.7) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (36.0%) and White (34.4%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.0%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (5.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 28,039Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 29,764Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 29,599Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10,104.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $91,075Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10,559Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $432,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.32Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 26,116 | 27,234 | 27,018 | 28,088 | 29,110 | 28,872 | 28,636 | 28,614 | 28,429 | 28,476 | 28,718 | 29,132 | 29,764 |
| Decennial Census | 27,989 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 28,039 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 34.9
Female Median Age: 37.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,033 | 934 | 895 | 886 | 985 | 1,106 | 1,138 | 1,134 | 922 | 909 | 799 | 777 | 657 | 516 | 438 | 348 | 201 | 237 |
| Female | 1,008 | 995 | 802 | 690 | 793 | 1,069 | 1,112 | 1,075 | 950 | 879 | 882 | 753 | 784 | 690 | 569 | 396 | 276 | 401 |
| Total | 2,041 | 1,929 | 1,697 | 1,576 | 1,778 | 2,175 | 2,250 | 2,209 | 1,872 | 1,788 | 1,681 | 1,530 | 1,441 | 1,206 | 1,007 | 744 | 477 | 638 |
| White: | 9,644 | 27.93% |
| Black: | 4,144 | 12.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 10,082 | 29.20% |
| Asian: | 3,719 | 10.77% |
| American Indian: | 677 | 1.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 9 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 6,255 | 18.11% |
| Total: | 34,530 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13,915 | 49.63% | 34.9 years |
| Females: | 14,124 | 50.37% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 28,039 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 14,616 | 49.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 575 | 1.93% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6,299 | 21.16% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 8,274 | 48.96% |
| Total Population: | 29,764 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 15,191 | 51.04% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 14,573 | 48.96% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $91,075, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,510 (22.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,777. Family households earn a median of $95,952 versus $81,280 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,672). By gender, male median income is $60,000 and female is $73,008, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,008 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.4%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,565 | $71,467 | $73,839 | $69,473 | $69,272 | $69,318 | $70,515 | $69,959 | $72,298 | $75,109 | $80,410 | $86,731 | $91,075 |
| Median Family Income | $73,314 | $69,367 | $74,388 | $69,554 | $70,915 | $71,466 | $74,253 | $74,137 | $79,410 | $83,549 | $90,443 | $93,476 | $95,952 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $74,150 | $67,188 | $67,209 | $62,386 | $62,071 | $63,391 | $64,193 | $63,381 | $64,336 | $66,985 | $72,188 | $76,475 | $81,280 |
| Median Male Income | $46,714 | $46,051 | $45,823 | $44,780 | $45,782 | $53,671 | $58,517 | $55,635 | $57,227 | $51,621 | $53,663 | $53,440 | $60,000 |
| Median Female Income | $51,231 | $50,133 | $49,875 | $46,094 | $45,086 | $48,548 | $60,245 | $64,259 | $65,345 | $65,731 | $66,541 | $70,583 | $73,008 |
| Employed: | 14,655 | 62.98% |
| Unemployed: | 897 | 3.85% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7,719 | 33.17% |
| Total: | 23,271 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7,055 | 48.14% |
| Service: | 2,479 | 16.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,999 | 13.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,929 | 13.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,193 | 8.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 14,655 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $432,800, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $81,400 (23.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,400. The median gross rent is $1,913, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $572 (42.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $290. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.88% (63.76% with a mortgage, 36.24% free-and-clear) and renters 48.12% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.53%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $351,400 | $339,300 | $351,500 | $335,200 | $358,700 | $369,500 | $376,400 | $387,600 | $392,400 | $384,900 | $382,100 | $418,600 | $432,800 |
| Less than $500: | 257 | 4.79% |
| $500 to $999: | 127 | 2.36% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 590 | 10.99% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,982 | 36.91% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,459 | 27.17% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 426 | 7.93% |
| $3,000 or more: | 385 | 7.17% |
| No Rent: | 144 | 2.68% |
| Total: | 5,370 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,341 | $1,409 | $1,425 | $1,436 | $1,453 | $1,519 | $1,589 | $1,605 | $1,623 | $1,668 | $1,752 | $1,880 | $1,913 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,691 | 33.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,098 | 18.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,370 | 48.12% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11,159 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11,159 | 96.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 408 | 3.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,567 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,105 | 26.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8,435 | 72.92% |
| Other Units: | 27 | 0.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,567 | 100% |
In 2023, 47.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 82.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 19.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.10%). Private coverage is 54.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (73.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), up 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.18%). College enrollment is 24.87%, which is on par with the state rate (28.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,532 | 12.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,119 | 5.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,032 | 14.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,635 | 12.94% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,457 | 7.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,052 | 24.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,532 | 22.26% |
| Total: | 20,359 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16,708 | 82.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9,584 | 47.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 16,028 | 48.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 11,176 | 33.81% |
| No Insurance: | 5,849 | 17.70% |
| Total: | 33,053 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 27,204 | 82.30% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.8% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 15.7% | 13.8% | 15.6% | 17.9% | 15.8% | 16.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 363 | 5.47% |
| Kindergarten: | 371 | 5.59% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,132 | 47.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,122 | 16.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,651 | 24.87% |
| Total: | 6,639 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 734 | 11.06% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,625 | 69.66% |
ZIP Code 22041 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 581 business establishments, employing about 9,087 people with an annual payroll of $452,885,000. USPS data shows 11,212 residential mailboxes and 805 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 11,212Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 805Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 12,314Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2,305Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 8,040Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 581Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $121,804,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $452,885,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9,087Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 22041 is located in Fairfax County, Virginia, within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47900) and Virginia's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,263,796 people, about 0.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 22041, and is subdivided into the Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, VA-WV division. It covers 2.775 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.135 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, VA-WV (CBSA Div 11694)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 6,263,796Source: Census |
| MSA: | Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.775 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.135 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 149.24 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5127200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Falls Church city; VirginiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 22041 is in the Fairfax County Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.