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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22042

Fairfax County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$755,212[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.9%
5-year / yr
+3.3%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+165.9%
vs metro
+28.6%
vs state
+130.0%
ZIP 22042 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22042 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 22042 is worth $755,212 — 28.6% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,641 a month — a 4.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,641[2]
Gross yield
4.2%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,572[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fairfax County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
35,483[3]
Median household income
$138,255[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Fairfax County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,809[5]
Moved in
39,715
Moved out
44,524

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Falls Church High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    2,154 students

  • Jackson Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    962 students

  • Westlawn Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    739 students

  • Pine Spring Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    617 students

  • Woodburn Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    486 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$31,695

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,819
Loan principal$604,169
Down payment$151,042
Total interest paid$770,585

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.92
Monthly cost to own$5,077
Monthly rent$2,641

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
48th percentile[1]
Rental yield
31st percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22042?
The typical home in 22042 is worth $755,212, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22042?
Home values in 22042 are down 0.9% over the past year, and up 3.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22042?
A typical home in 22042 rents for about $2,641 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 22042?
The effective property tax rate in 22042 is 1.0% — roughly $7,572 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22042?
ZIP code 22042 has a population of 35,483 and a median household income of $138,255.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Belle Haven CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $757,455
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Linton Hall CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $750,427
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • MD

    Typical home
    $750,271
    Gross yield
  • Ashburn CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $760,577
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Gainesville CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $760,646
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Cascades CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $749,008
    Gross yield
    3.9%

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