Mount Vernon, Virginia

census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Mount Vernon is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Nearly 13,000 people lived here in 2020. All of this land was once part of George Washington's large plantation, Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon post office (2009)
Mount Vernon post office (2009)
Location of Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia
Location of Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia is located in Northern Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia is located in Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia is located in the United States
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Coordinates: 38°44′07″N 77°05′43″W / 38.73528°N 77.09528°W / 38.73528; -77.09528
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyFairfax
Named forMount Vernon
Area
 • Total6.07 sq mi (15.7 km2)
 • Land5.24 sq mi (13.6 km2)
 • Water0.83 sq mi (2.1 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (24 m)
Population
 • Total12,914
 • Density2,100/sq mi (820/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
22309, 22121
Area code(s)703, 571
FIPS code51-54144[2]
GNIS feature ID2391234

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Mount Vernon CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.