Herndon, Virginia

Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, part of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. In 2020, the population at the census was 24,655, which makes it the largest of three incorporated towns in the county.

Herndon
Town
Central Herndon
Location within Fairfax county
Herndon
Herndon
Herndon
Coordinates: 38°58′17″N 77°23′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyFairfax
Government
  MayorSheila A. Olem
Area
  Total4.29 sq mi (11.12 km2)
  Land4.29 sq mi (11.10 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total24,655
  Density5,747.1/sq mi (2,221.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20170
Area code(s)703, 571
FIPS code51-36648
GNIS feature ID1495675
Websitehttp://www.herndon-va.gov

The actual dimensions of the town of Herndon are fairly small. However, the United States Post Office treats nearby unincorporated communities in northwestern Fairfax County as part of a Greater Herndon region, including Dranesville, Floris, Franklin Farm, McNair, and Oak Hill.

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