ZIP Code 22046 — Falls Church city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 22046 covers Falls Church, VA in Falls Church city with a population of about 18,117.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 571, 703; U.S. House district VA-8; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Falls Church, VA sits in a university / college context (near standard healthcare services-college of nursing (1.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 22046 is about $175,446 — about 133% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 3.3%; unemployment rate near 5.1%; 76.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 42.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Public administration, and Healthcare; about 25.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.7 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $963,600 — about 177% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,106 (about 81% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 60.8% (about 4.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 22046 in Falls Church, VA, a household would need roughly $265,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $6,190. That is about 51% above the local median household income ($175,446), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Falls Church city, VA show little to no average snow and around 48.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,022 for ZIP 22046 (Falls Church city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.