West Springfield, VA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

West Springfield, VA is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Fairfax County in the state of Virginia. Our data estimates 24,223 residents, places it at 38.777°N, 77.227°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about West Springfield, VA?

What is the population of West Springfield, VA?

West Springfield has an estimated population of 24,223. That makes it the 49th largest of the 586 places we list in Virginia, and the 14th largest of 61 places in Fairfax County. The typical place in Virginia has about 1,532 residents, so West Springfield is roughly 15.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Virginia with a similar population include Chantilly (24,368), Woodlawn (24,351), Tysons (24,261), Bailey's Crossroads (24,180), Fairfax (24,019). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how West Springfield differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is West Springfield?

West Springfield has about 5,032 people per square mile (1,943 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within Virginia, it is denser than about 94% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does West Springfield use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for West Springfield: 22152. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is West Springfield in?

West Springfield is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 461 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is West Springfield located in Virginia?

West Springfield lies in the northeastern part of Virginia, at 38.777° north latitude and 77.227° west longitude. The state capital, Richmond, is about 87 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Fort Washington, MD, roughly 12 miles to the east, which shows how near West Springfield is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Alexandria, VA, 8 miles to the east.

Which cities are near West Springfield, VA?

The closest listed place to West Springfield is Kings Park, VA, 1.9 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is West Springfield in?

West Springfield is in Fairfax County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 51059. The county contains 61 places in our data, 57 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Centreville (74,125), Reston (61,147), McLean (47,682), Annandale (43,295), Burke (42,806). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is West Springfield from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, West Springfield is closest to New York, NY at about 220 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,292 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called West Springfield?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named West Springfield: West Springfield, MA (28,517). When you search for West Springfield, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the West Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Planning a move to West Springfield?

If you are weighing West Springfield, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.