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Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Apartment complex in Woodburn; the back of Inova Fairfax Hospital can be seen in the near distance
Apartment complex in Woodburn; the back of Inova Fairfax Hospital can be seen in the near distance
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia is located in Northern Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia is located in Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia is located in the United States
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Fairfax
Area
 • Total 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2)
 • Land 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
290 ft (90 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 8,797
 • Density 3,054/sq mi (1,179.1/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
22003, 22031
FIPS code 51-87333
GNIS feature ID 2584938

Woodburn is a special kind of community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 8,797 people lived there.

Where is Woodburn Located?

Woodburn is found in Fairfax County, Virginia. It has clear borders that help define its area.

What are Woodburn's Borders?

  • To the east, you'll find the Capital Beltway (I-495). This is a big highway that goes around Washington, D.C..
  • To the north, it's bordered by Arlington Boulevard (US 50).
  • Prosperity Avenue marks its western edge.
  • To the south, it's next to Little River Turnpike (SR 236).

What Communities are Nearby?

Woodburn is surrounded by several other communities:

How Far is Woodburn from Major Cities?

  • The city of Fairfax is about 4 miles (6.4 km) to the west. You can get there using US 50 or SR 236.
  • Downtown Washington, D.C. is about 12 miles (19 km) to the east.

Woodburn's Size and Land

The total area of Woodburn is about 2.8 square miles (7.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.

How Much Land and Water Does Woodburn Have?

  • About 2.77 square miles (7.19 square kilometers) of Woodburn is land.
  • Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This means less than 1% of Woodburn is covered by water.

Important Places in Woodburn

One of the most important places in Woodburn is Inova Fairfax Hospital. This is a large hospital that serves many people in the area.

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