Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bill Establishing ZIP Code for Fairlawn
Monday, July 21, 2025 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3095, directing the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities in the United States. One community set to receive this designation is Fairlawn, Virginia.
Upon House passage of H.R. 3095, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For years, the lack of a unique ZIP Code has caused problems for the Fairlawn community. This issue is characterized in part by failed delivery of mail materials, lost access to tax revenue, and more recently, barriers to Hurricane Helene-related federal assistance. I am proud to have led an effort in the House to remedy this situation and secure a unique ZIP code for the Fairlawn community.”
BACKGROUND
Although located in Pulaski County, Fairlawn is currently included in the City of Radford’s ZIP Code, 24141.
While visiting Southwest Virginia sites impacted by Hurricane Helene, Congressman Griffith and staff spoke to affected Fairlawn residents. Fairlawn residents were unable to apply for Individual Assistance (IA) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) online portal because the City of Radford was not part of the disaster declaration at that time.
Congressman Griffith introduced an identical version of this bill in the 118th Congress.
In December 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8753 to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities in the United States, including Fairlawn, Virginia. Congressman Griffith spoke on the House floor in support of the measure.
In January 2025, as part of a joint effort with U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), Congressman Griffith introduced H.R. 279, to establish a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia.
H.R. 279 was later added to H.R. 3095. While H.R. 3095 passed the U.S. House, the bill awaits further consideration by the U.S. Senate.
July 22, 2025 @ 12:22 am
I don’t see the problem.
But, I’m sure additional legislation will fix it.
July 22, 2025 @ 4:49 am
passing the fairlawn zip code may. help with disaster relief but nothing is going to stop the tsunami coming our way thanks to Trump’s big beautiful bill. Trump must hate average Americans cause they get cut off from Medicare and Medicaid and also SNAP food supplements. Let’s give American families a. chance to not have health care AND go Hungary,while we put in taxbreaks for the rich. this is designed to kick in AFTER the midterms so you won’t get mad until it’s too late. Sex, drugs, incompetence, Epstein, newscasters as top “advisors” and the insanity goes on. It’s not “woke ” America we have to worry about, as those idiots can’t tie their shoes it’s semi maga Americans promoting their rich life styles by cutting benefits for hard working Americans. They tie their shoes together, stumble through life and don’t care about us.
July 22, 2025 @ 5:19 am
“In January 2025, as part of a joint effort with U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), Congressman Griffith introduced H.R. 279, to establish a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia.”……….But Voted Against anything that meant help by FEMA.. Kaine & Warner Voted For.. Just putting the Truth out here..
July 22, 2025 @ 8:54 am
So being a Fairlawn resident when will we know what the new ZIP Code is or if it’s passed?
July 22, 2025 @ 9:45 am
I experienced the issue this year when I had to pay late fees on my IRS taxes. I saw that Pulaski county was included in the disaster relief which extended paying taxes due. But as stated above, we in Fairlawn are considered Radford by the IRS, even though we pay Pulaski county property taxes, personal property taxes, and Pulaski garbage fees. Correcting the mistake at the Federal level seems easier than creating a new zip code, but whatever it takes.
July 22, 2025 @ 12:46 pm
This will help in keeping Pulaski County money, in Pulaski County and not Radford. We have needed this and it has been a constant request for at least 30 years.