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ZIP Code 22046
Falls Church, Virginia

ZIP code 22046 is in Falls Church, located in Falls Church City County, Virginia, within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 18,576. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $110,000, and about 30% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
18,576
Census ZCTA
County
Falls Church City
FIPS 51610
Median income (est.)
$110,000
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
2.821 mi²
+ 0 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityFalls Church, VA
CountyFalls Church City County (FIPS 51610)
StateVirginia (FIPS 51)
Metro Area (MSA)Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area (47900)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates38.88715, -77.18239
Land / Water Area2.821 mi² land · 0 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 8,950 individual tax returns filed in 22046 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
18.1%
$25K–$50K
11.3%
$50K–$75K
10.1%
$75K–$100K
8.4%
$100K–$200K
21.8%
$200K+
30.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 75% of 22046's total adjusted gross income, from 30% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($110,000) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 22046's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$110,000
▲ 2.0%
Filers earning $200K+
30.4%
▼ 0.1 pt
Total filers
8,950
▲ 3.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/22046/soi?year=… $96K 2020 $108K 2021 $110K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 22046 ZCTA.

2000
14,252
 
2010
16,235
▲ +13.9%
2020
18,576
▲ +14.4%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortB
USPS Finance Number513126
City AliasesFalls Church

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22046 in?

ZIP code 22046 is in Falls Church City County, Virginia (county FIPS code 51610).

What city is ZIP code 22046?

The primary USPS city for 22046 is Falls Church, VA.

What metro area (MSA) is 22046 in?

22046 is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area (MSA code 47900).

What is the population of ZIP code 22046?

The 2020 Census population of 22046 was 18,576 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 22046?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 22046 is about $110,000, with around 30% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.