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Zip code 22079 covers Lorton in southern Fairfax County. Over the last two decades, Lorton has grown from a mostly rural area into one of the county's fastest-growing communities, with new neighborhoods, waterfront parks, and quick access to I-95.
As of October 12, 2026, about 80 homes, townhomes and condos are listed for sale in 22079, from about $290,000 to about $3.2 million, with an average list price of about $910,000. Prices and inventory change daily, so check the current listings below.
Laurel Hill, built on the site of the former Lorton prison, is the area's largest planned community, with townhomes and single-family homes, a golf course, and parks. Older neighborhoods offer split-levels and colonials, and Mason Neck has single-family homes on larger lots near the water. Recent listings in 22079 have included homes in Laurel Hill, Lorton Valley, Pohick Estates and Liberty.
I-95 and Route 1 run through Lorton, and the Fairfax County Parkway connects north to Springfield and beyond. The Lorton VRE station gives commuters rail access, and Amtrak's Auto Train to Florida leaves from Lorton.
The Workhouse Arts Center offers galleries, studios, and performances in the restored prison buildings. Mason Neck State Park, Pohick Bay Regional Park, and Occoquan Regional Park all offer water access, trails, and boating. Laurel Hill Golf Club adds even more to do.
Lorton was home to the District of Columbia's prison complex for most of the 20th century. After the prison closed in 2001, Fairfax County turned the land into Laurel Hill, a new community of homes, parks, schools, and the Workhouse Arts Center. The transformation is one of the largest land conversions in the county's history.
Lorton is unincorporated Fairfax County, served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Many newer neighborhoods have HOAs, and some have community development authority (CDA) fees, so ask about all recurring charges. Check the FCPS Boundary Locator for school assignments.
22079 is in Fairfax County. Your mailing address may say Lorton, but the jurisdiction decides your property taxes, local services, and schools.
Homes in 22079 are served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Assignments are based on address, so check the district's school boundary tool for a specific home.
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