Explore Braddock, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Braddock |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.831875 |
| Longitude | -77.355031 |
| Population | 6,549 |
| Density | 396.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 22302, 22030 |
| Area Code | 703, 571 |
| County Seat | Fairfax |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Braddock occupies a quiet expanse of the Virginia landscape where the land transitions into the soft, wooded character of the Piedmont. It lies 2.5 miles south-southeast of Fair Oaks, VA (from Fair Oaks, VA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east of Centreville. The Piney Branch winds its way through the local terrain, offering a steady, rhythmic presence to the surrounding acreage. Beyond the immediate tree line, the horizon holds the faint, atmospheric suggestion of the Blue Ridge Mountains standing seventy-two miles to the west. While the Occoquan Reservoir sits six miles away, the immediate geography remains defined by these inland stretches of earth and shade. Dappled light filters through the canopy in the afternoons, casting long, still shadows across the soil of Braddock.
History in Braddock reflects the broader evolution of the region from agrarian roots into a modern professional landscape. The local economy has shifted away from the early reliance on regional agriculture to support the diverse service and technical industries that define the current corridor. Commuters depart each morning toward the hubs of commerce, leaving the quiet residential lanes to settle into their own productive pace. The proximity to the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest, thirteen miles away, serves as a reminder of the vast, protected woodlands that once dominated this entire interior territory. Braddock maintains a steady pulse, balancing the demands of a contemporary workforce with the enduring, deliberate stillness of the Virginia countryside.
Cultural life in Braddock finds its focus in a collection of local institutions and the shared traditions of the people who reside here. The Islamic Foundation of America serves as a central point for many, anchoring the neighborhood with its presence and providing a space for communal gathering. Residents often travel toward The Glade, seven miles distant, to enjoy the natural terrain and the open air of that specific basin. While the area does not claim the residence of internationally famous historical figures, the character of the population is marked by a quiet, industrious pride. Braddock encourages a lifestyle that values the local connection, whether through seasonal events or the simple, consistent maintenance of one’s own garden and home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Braddock, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.831875, -77.355031. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Braddock includes the ZIP code (22302, 22030), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |