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ZIP Code 22079 - Lorton Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 22079 is located in Lorton Virginia. Portions of 22079 are also in Mason Neck and Newington and Laurel Hill and Newington Forest and Crosspointe and Franconia. 22079 is entirely within Fairfax County. Regionally, 22079 is located in Metro DC.
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| ZIP Code Name | Lorton |
| Primary County | Fairfax County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 36,857 |
| Area Code(s) | 571 / 703 |
| Current Time | EST |
ZIP Code 22079 Map
22079 Demographics
22079 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 22079 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 22079 is White. The current unemployment level in 22079 is 3.8%.
| Population | 36,857 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.67% |
| Population Density | 1,011 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,649 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 15.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $123,525 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $383,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 39.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 31.60% |
22079 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,062 | 39.42% |
| Black | 10,213 | 26.73% |
| Hispanic | 6,538 | 17.11% |
| Asian | 6,395 | 16.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
22079 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,702 | 33.58% |
| Black | 1,398 | 27.58% |
| Hispanic | 952 | 18.78% |
| Asian | 996 | 19.65% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.24% |
22079 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 745 | 3.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,722 | 29.61% |
| High School Diploma | 3,338 | 17.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 294 | 1.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 243 | 1.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,861 | 14.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,600 | 8.28% |
| Masters Degree | 3,670 | 18.99% |
| Professional Degree | 604 | 3.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 245 | 1.27% |
22079 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.67499161,-77.20396423 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | 20616, 20640, 22039, 22060, 22125, 22150, 22153, 22191, 22192, 22315 |
| Cities/Towns in 22079 | Mason Neck, Newington, Laurel Hill, Newington Forest, Crosspointe, Franconia |
| Region | Metro DC |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 36 Square Miles |
22079 Schools
| School Districts in 22079 | - Fairfax County Public Schools
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| Elementary Schools in 22079 | - Gunston Elementary School
- Halley Elementary School
- Laurel Hill Elementary School
- Lorton Station Elementary School
- Island Creek Elementary School
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| Middle Schools in 22079 | - South County Middle School
- Key Middle School
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| High Schools in 22079 | - South County High School
- Hayfield Secondary School
- Lewis High School
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22079 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F |
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion | 65n - Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain |
22079 Annual Climate Data | | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 36 | 29 | 45 | | Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 47 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 79 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 67 | | Avg Precip (In.) | 3.34 | 2.81 | 3.76 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.69 | 4.06 | 3.92 | 4.12 | 3.42 | 3.31 | 3.21 | 43.03 |
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