Dunn Loring Virginia Map

About Dunn Loring, Virginia

Dunn Loring is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,957. The population density is 1433.2 people per km². Dunn Loring is located at 38.8934°N, 77.2216°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22027.

Dunn Loring unfolds across a verdant stretch of Fairfax County, a place where the rolling terrain suggests the gentle inclination of ancient hills. It lies 1.8 miles south-south-east of Tysons, VA (from Tysons, VA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Washington. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Mid-Atlantic, especially after a summer rain, and the deciduous trees, a varied congregation of oak, maple, and pine, cast a dappled, shifting light on the winding roads. The landscape is one of well-tended residential enclaves interspersed with pockets of undeveloped woodland, where the quiet hum of cicadas is the dominant sound of the warmer months, a subtle testament to the persistent life of the land. The gentle slopes guide the runoff towards unseen streams, contributing to the overall sense of a watershed in constant, unseen motion. The history of Dunn Loring is tied to the broader agricultural past of Northern Virginia, a heritage that still whispers in the names of some of its older thoroughfares and the enduring presence of mature trees that once shaded farmsteads. Though the economy has long since shifted from agrarian pursuits to the demands of a metropolitan region, the echoes of earlier times remain. The proximity to major transportation arteries, a defining characteristic of this locale, facilitated its growth and connection to the wider world, drawing in a diverse population. While not marked by grand monuments, Dunn Loring possesses a quiet character, shaped by generations of families who have found their footing here, contributing to its distinctive, lived-in feel.

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Detailed location data for Dunn Loring includes the ZIP code (22027), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dunn Loring is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.