ZIP Code 22042: Falls Church, VA
ZIP code 22042 is assigned to Falls Church in Fairfax County, Virginia. Its reference point is at latitude 38.8635 and longitude -77.1939 (38°51'48.6"N 77°11'38.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 22042
Falls Church has 7 ZIP codes in our directory, and Fairfax County has 78.
Virginia has 1,356 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 22046 in Falls Church, about 1.7 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 22042 |
|---|---|
| Place | Falls Church |
| County | Fairfax County |
| State | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.8635 |
| Longitude | -77.1939 |
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Map of ZIP Code 22042
Map centred on 38.8635, -77.1939. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Falls Church, Virginia
Video: Falls Church, Virginia
Driving Tour of Falls Church, Virginia | 4K City Drive 2025 — by Life is Like a Song · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 22042
These 10 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 22042, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 22042, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Annandale – 2.5 mi southwest
- Dunn Loring – 2.7 mi northwest
- Mc Lean – 3.7 mi northwest
- Merrifield – 4.3 mi west
- Vienna – 4.6 mi west
- McLean – 5.0 mi north
- Springfield – 5.1 mi southwest
- Arlington – 5.2 mi east
- Fairfax – 5.4 mi west
- Newington – 5.6 mi southwest
- West Mclean – 5.6 mi southwest
- Burke – 6.1 mi southwest
Schools Near Falls Church
If you are moving to ZIP code 22042, check with the education authority that serves Falls Church, Fairfax County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Merrifield, Annandale and Dunn Loring widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Falls Church, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Virginia area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Falls Church can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Merrifield, Annandale and Dunn Loring.
Shopping and Dining in Falls Church
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 22042, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Falls Church, Virginia can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Fairfax County along with the name Falls Church.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 22042, Merrifield lies about 2.2 mi to the west, Annandale lies about 2.5 mi to the southwest, Dunn Loring lies about 2.7 mi to the northwest, Arlington lies about 2.8 mi to the northeast and Mc Lean lies about 3.7 mi to the northwest in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Falls Church show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 22042
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Bailey's crossroads windmill”): Mdy66, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Bailey’s Crossroads Civil War Engagements (Marker Number T 48) (3408773324)”): Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“TRAKGIRL”): TRAKGIRL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“George Mason University student life IMG 0414 (5039421939)”): George Mason University Life from Fairfax, US, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“George Mason University student life IMG 0407 (5040040002)”): George Mason University Life from Fairfax, US, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Driving Tour of Falls Church, Virginia | 4K City Drive 2025” by Life is Like a Song, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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