Merrifield Virginia Map

About Merrifield, Virginia

Merrifield is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 20,698. The population density is 2940.0 people per km². Merrifield is located at 38.8743°N, 77.2269°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22031.

Merrifield exists as a vibrant nexus where verdant woodlands begin to yield to the gentle swell of the Piedmont terrain. It lies 2.6 miles west-south-west of West Falls Church, VA (from West Falls Church, VA: bearing 243°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west of Arlington. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft humidity, a promise of summer rain that can, at times, lend a pearlescent sheen to the broadleaf trees lining the arterial roads. The landscape is a mosaic of suburban development interspersed with pockets of mature forest, where the dappled sunlight filters through a canopy of oak and maple, creating a sense of quiet, enduring nature even amidst the hum of commerce. The roads themselves, though busy, often curve with a certain organic grace, following the subtle contours of the land, a whisper of its former, less regimented self. The history of Merrifield is intrinsically tied to the transportation arteries that have shaped its growth, evolving from a stop along a vital railway line to a modern hub of retail and residential activity. Its economy, once rooted in the agricultural bounty of Fairfax County, has transformed dramatically, now characterized by a dynamic blend of commercial centers and a growing service sector, drawing people from across the region. The area has seen waves of development, each leaving its imprint, but the underlying character of Merrifield remains one of constant, energetic adaptation, a place that honors its past while continuously embracing its future, with the distant echoes of Washington D.C.'s influence a constant undercurrent.

About This Merrifield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merrifield, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.874279, -77.226926. 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 Merrifield and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Merrifield includes the ZIP code (22042), telephone area code (757, 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 Merrifield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.