22079 scores 9.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 22079?

The closest Metro station to the center of 22079 is Franconia-Springfield, about 6.3 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 22079?

In 22079, median rent is $2,355 a month and the median home value is $570,500, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Lorton, VA 22079?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Lorton, VA 22079

Lorton in 22079 spans Laurel Hill, the Workhouse Arts Center on the old prison grounds, and the Mason Neck peninsula with Gunston Hall. Newer townhouse and single-family communities fill Laurel Hill and the I-95 side, while Mason Neck stays rural with large wooded lots. The Lorton VRE station and the Amtrak Auto Train terminal serve rail riders, and Franconia-Springfield Metro is about six miles north.

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Lorton, VA 22079 at a glance.

ZIP 22079, Fairfax County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability9.5Below average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants15+popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes3cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools26schoolswithin 5 miles · 19 public, 7 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People36,857residentsmedian household income $133,274See the data

Top picks near 22079

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Glory Days Grill
Sports Bar · $ · 9459 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
4.2
1,558 reviews · 1 mi
Burger King
Hamburger Restaurant · $ · 8232 Gunston Corner Ln, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
3.0
1,230 reviews · 1.2 mi
Dunya Kabob
Restaurant · $ · 9441 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
4.1
1,053 reviews · 1.1 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 9402 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
3.8
451 reviews · 1.2 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · 9425 Lorton Market St Unit 6, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
3.0
389 reviews · 1.1 mi
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Juice Shop · $ · 9457 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
4.5
124 reviews · 1 mi

Reported crime around 22079.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 22079.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Lorton, VA. Pick a store to see only that chain.

2 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 22079

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Food Lion7760 Gunston Plz, Lorton1.5 mi
Lidl9001 White Spruce Way, Lorton1.8 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 22079. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Food Lion, 1.5 mi

Nearest Metro station

6.3 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Franconia-Springfield

EPA Walkability Index

9.5 / 20

Below average walkable

Average of 5 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 22079.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Lorton, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Glory Days Grill
Sports Bar · $ · 9459 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
4.2
1,558 reviews · 1 mi
Dunya Kabob
Restaurant · $ · 9441 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
4.1
1,053 reviews · 1.1 mi
Burger King
Hamburger Restaurant · $ · 8232 Gunston Corner Ln, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
3.0
1,230 reviews · 1.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 22079.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Lorton, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Juice Shop · $ · 9457 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
4.5
124 reviews · 1 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 9402 Lorton Market St, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
3.8
451 reviews · 1.2 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · 9425 Lorton Market St Unit 6, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
3.0
389 reviews · 1.1 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

19 / 7

Closest schools

Gunston Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.6 mi
Lorton Station Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.2 mi
Laurel Hill Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
2.3 mi
RIVERMONT SCHOOL - NOVA
private · other
2.4 mi
South County High
public · high · grades 09–12
2.5 mi
South County Middle
public · middle · grades 07–08
3.0 mi
Saratoga Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
3.0 mi
Belmont Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
3.1 mi
Occoquan Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
3.3 mi
ANGELUS ACADEMY
private · elementary
3.4 mi
THE SPRINGS A MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
3.4 mi
Halley Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
3.5 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Lorton.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.8 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 22079.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

36,857

Suburban

Median age

38.4

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$133,274

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$570,500

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,355/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

74.9%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

55.4%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

33 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Fairfax County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
66.1%
Trump
31.1%
Other
2.7%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
69.8%
Trump
28.0%
Other
2.1%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
64.4%
Trump
28.6%
Other
7.0%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Lorton 22079: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
I-66, I-495 and I-95 traffic makes moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, a slow Beltway costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 22079 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 22079, from the same public data as the report above.

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22079 scores 9.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.