Dulles, Unincorporated community in Loudoun County, United States
Dulles is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia, encompassing residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and technology business facilities. The area spreads across the southwestern portion of Sterling and serves as a hub for commerce and innovation in Northern Virginia.
The area was named after John Foster Dulles, who served as Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1950s. This naming honors his role in American diplomacy during the Cold War era.
The National Weather Service maintains both a forecast office and a field support center in Dulles, contributing to national meteorological research.
Visitors should know that addresses in this area officially use Sterling as the city name for postal purposes, even though the place is known as Dulles. The ZIP code 20166 is standard for mailings to this region.
Major technology companies like Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems and ODIN Technologies have established significant operations here, making it an important center for aerospace and defense work. The presence of the National Weather Service forecast office adds another layer of federal activity to the community.
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