ZIP code
22079
in Lorton, VirginiaPopulation 35,284
66.57/ 100
Ranked #1,415 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 4.5%)
Ranked #67 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 7.7%)
Ranked #111 of 308 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ZIPs (top 36%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Median household income
$148,134
in the top 4.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
4.3%
in the bottom 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Park land
31.4%
in the top 4.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Obesity
26.5%
in the bottom 8.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Subsidized affordable housing
386 units
in the top 6.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS94thDefinition & source ›
The number of affordable rental units in this ZIP supported by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
4.4%
in the bottom 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
1.4%
in the bottom 3.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
93.3%
in the top 7.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
93.3%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Mammography
81.6%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›The read
Lorton, Virginia (ZIP 22079), in overall standing, comes out in the top 4.5% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,415th) and the top 7.7% of Virginia (67th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: household income is in the top 4.1% nationally, modeled hearing disability lies in the bottom 2.8% nationally, and park land registers in the top 4.5% nationally. Modeled obesity is in the bottom 8.2% nationally, subsidized affordable housing lies in the top 6.2% nationally, and modeled coronary heart disease registers in the bottom 5.1% nationally. Modeled energy burden is in the bottom 3.4% nationally, and mammography lies in the top 4.9% nationally. On the other hand, PFOA in drinking water registers in the top 7.3% nationally, and PFOS in drinking water is in the top 7.5% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Subsidized affordable housing is the main federal tax-credit program (HUD) funding affordable rental housing, counted as local units it supports. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 22039, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 93%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 93%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 76%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 86%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 92%
8%
Disability
healthier than 92%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 58%
14%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 23%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 92%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 89%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 60%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 84%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 96%
8%
Disability
healthier than 91%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 76%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 37%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 8%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 75%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 64%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 71%
8%
Disability
healthier than 62%
7%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 48%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 55%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 5%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
22039
Virginiashares a border
Score 72.83
Closest healthier
22153
Virginiashares a border
Score 71.01
Similar health profile
68512
Nebraska99% similar profile
Score 65.62
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 20.4% | 18.2–22.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 30.0% | 27.1–33.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.7% | 5.2–6.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.8–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 4.4% | 3.9–4.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 4.0% | 3.6–4.5 |
| Depression among adults | 18.5% | 16.2–21.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.1% | 9.7–12.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.1% | 32.9–39.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 26.5% | 22.7–30.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.5% | 2.3–2.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.6% | 5.3–8.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.6% | 6.5–8.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.0% | 72.0–78.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.0% | 75.0–80.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 89.0% | 87.6–90.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.1% | 61.3–68.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 71.5% | 68.8–74.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.6% | 76.5–85.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.5% | 11.4–15.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 9.0% | 7.8–10.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 20.5% | 17.6–23.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.8% | 34.2–41.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 14.9% | 13.1–16.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.4% | 11.9–15.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–11.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.7% | 10.4–13.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 23.3% | 20.4–26.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.9% | 8.7–11.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.7% | 2.5–3.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.6–4.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.5% | 20.4–26.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.9% | 10.2–13.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.2–9.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.5% | 9.1–12.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.7% | 5.9–7.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.3% | 30.2–38.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.7–7.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 60.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 97.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 28.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862 |
| Foreign-born population | 29.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 40.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 10.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 38.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $148,134 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | $637,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | $2,454 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,144 ($742–$2,191) n=615 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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