Fair Lakes Virginia Map

About Fair Lakes, Virginia

Fair Lakes is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,894. The population density is 1405.3 people per km². Fair Lakes is located at 38.8639°N, 77.3823°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22030.

Fair Lakes unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the broad, open skies of Northern Virginia meet the verdant embrace of suburban development. Here, the land slopes and dips, an invitation to wander along paved paths that trace the edges of man-made ponds, their surfaces often mirroring the shifting hues of the afternoon sun. Mature trees, their branches reaching skyward like weathered arms, punctuate the manicured lawns and the hushed residential streets, offering pockets of dappled shade. The air itself carries a faint, clean scent, a blend of freshly cut grass and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of progress, a subtle testament to the careful planning that has shaped this corner of Fairfax County. The history of this locale is etched not in ancient ruins, but in the successive waves of settlement and development that have transformed its agricultural past into a modern hub. Originally part of larger estates, the land eventually yielded to the needs of a growing population, evolving into the retail and residential centers that define Fair Lakes today. The economy here thrives on commerce and convenience, with bustling shopping centers and office parks forming the backbone of its daily life, a stark contrast to the quiet fields that once dominated the scene. This transformation has brought a particular character to Fair Lakes, one of accessibility and constant motion, yet still allowing for moments of quiet reflection beside the tranquil waters of its namesake lakes.

About This Fair Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fair Lakes, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.863874, -77.382326. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fair Lakes and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Fair Lakes includes the ZIP code (22033), 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 Fair Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.