Explore Franklin Farm, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Franklin Farm |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.904236 |
| Longitude | -77.402102 |
| Population | 19,189 |
| Density | 1560.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 20171, 22033 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Fairfax |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Franklin Farm occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Flatlick Branch as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 1.7 miles east-northeast of Chantilly, VA (from Chantilly, VA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-northeast of Centreville. The land here settles into a calm rhythm, characterized by the open green spaces of Franklin Glen Park that anchor the neighborhood. Though the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally haunts the horizon, the immediate environment remains a study in suburban woodland and structured meadows. Light at dusk often catches the damp earth near the creek, turning the shadows into deep, cooling pools of gray. This inland expanse provides a steady, grounded stillness that defines the experience of living in Franklin Farm.
History in Franklin Farm reflects a transition from older agricultural roots into a modern residential pattern that supports a thriving professional economy. The local industry has shifted over time, moving away from past land cultivation to become part of the broader technological and administrative corridors of the region. Residents often commute to nearby professional hubs, yet they return to a place that maintains a deliberate separation from the frantic pace of the city. The economic fiber of the area is now tied to the intellectual labor of its inhabitants, who value the stability of their quiet, well-planned surroundings. Even as the modern world advances, the memory of the earlier, simpler landscape persists in the way the streets follow the natural contours of the soil.
Cultural life in Franklin Farm thrives on a sense of neighborly engagement and a shared appreciation for the nearby natural landmarks. Beyond the local parks, the community is positioned within reach of the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest, which offers a deep, quiet sanctuary for those seeking to reconnect with the woods. The Glade provides a distinct geographic feature that influences the local climate, holding a cooler, denser air during the early morning hours. While the area does not claim singular, world-famous historical figures, its character is formed by the collective presence of individuals who contribute to the quiet excellence of the region. Franklin Farm remains a place where the daily movement of life is marked by the changing seasons and the steady, unpretentious flow of the local creek.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin Farm, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.904236, -77.402102. 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 Franklin Farm includes the ZIP code (20171, 22033), telephone area code (571, 703), 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. |