ZIP code 22079
Where is ZIP code 22079?
Lorton, Virginia
Fairfax County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 22079 belongs to Lorton, Virginia in Fairfax County. 22079 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240, 301, 571 and 703. About 35,284 people live in the 22079 area, where the median household income is $148,134. The closest ZIP codes are 22199 (Lorton, 1.5 mi northwest), 22125 (Occoquan, 3.1 mi west) and 22060 (Fort Belvoir, 3.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 22079 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lorton |
| Also accepted | Mason Neck |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301, 571, 703 |
| Coordinates | 38.6929, -77.204 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 220 |
Population and income in 22079
| Population | 35,284 · higher than 92% of Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,241 · higher than 82% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.1 years · lower than 75% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $148,134 · higher than 92% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,889 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 60% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $637,600 · higher than 90% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,454 a month |
| Housing units | 12,404 |
| Households | 11,618 (3.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 28.42 sq mi (plus 6.62 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 22079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 22079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22199 | Lorton, VA | 1.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 22125 | Occoquan, VA | 3.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 22060 | Fort Belvoir, VA | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
| 22122 | Newington, VA | 3.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 22194 | Woodbridge, VA | 3.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 22195 | Woodbridge, VA | 3.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 22153 | Springfield, VA | 4 mi NW | Standard |
| 22191 | Woodbridge, VA | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 22315 | Alexandria, VA | 5.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 22121 | Mount Vernon, VA | 5.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 22309 | Alexandria, VA | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 22152 | Springfield, VA | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 22079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 22079
123 MAIN ST
LORTON VA 22079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MASON NECK as the city name for 22079. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (22079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lorton, VA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 22079?
- 22079 is a Lorton, Virginia ZIP code. Mason Neck is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 22079 in?
- ZIP code 22079 is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 22079 in?
- 22079 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 22079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 22079 use area codes 227, 240, 301, 571 and 703.
- What is the population of ZIP code 22079?
- About 35,284 people live in ZIP code 22079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 22079?
- The median household income in 22079 is $148,134 a year, higher than 92% of Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 22079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 22079 are 22199 (Lorton, 1.5 miles), 22125 (Occoquan, 3.1 miles), 22060 (Fort Belvoir, 3.3 miles) and 22122 (Newington, 3.3 miles).