Annandale, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22003
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,990
- 1,737/sq mi High-density area
- $138,794
- Median income Above-median income area
- $732,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Annandale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,737
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22003 (Annandale, VA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.9 in 2023 to 297.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 55,990 residents across 32.2 square miles, a density of 1,737 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,794 (62% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,174. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $732,400 (119% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 71.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,008.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 22003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Annandale, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22003.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
253 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
247 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
177 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
150 establishments
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22003, Annandale, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
55,990
Population
32.2
Area (sq mi)
1,737
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22003?
41.1
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
37.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$138,794
Median Household Income
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$58,174
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22003 ranks nationally
Annandale, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$138,794 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,557housing units
19,557
Total Housing Units
18,962
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$732,400
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
$2,008
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22003 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 228 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 244 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 266 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 280 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 298 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,423 business establishments in ZIP 22003, employing approximately 12,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,947,000.
1,423
Businesses
12,135
Employees
$576.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 253 | 17.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 247 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 177 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 150 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 140 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 116 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 74 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 37 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Information | 18 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22003 vs 22151 →
ZIP 22003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
55,990 residents
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
33,537 residents
- 22312
Alexandria (22312)
30,614 residents
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 residents
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
29,377 residents
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
28,550 residents
- 22150
Springfield (22150)
27,105 residents
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
24,302 residents
- 22151 17,456
Springfield (22151)
17,456 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22003 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22027
Dunn Loring (22027)
$250,000 median income
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
$178,394 median income
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
$165,906 median income
- 22151
Springfield (22151)
$156,015 median income
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
$145,881 median income
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
$138,794 median income
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
$138,255 median income
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
$134,577 median income
- 22150
Springfield (22150)
$123,114 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22003 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22151 | Springfield, VA | 17,456 | 1.9 mi |
| 22042 | Falls Church, VA | 33,537 | 2.5 mi |
| 22027 | Dunn Loring, VA | 2,362 | 4.4 mi |
| 22152 | Springfield, VA | 28,550 | 3.9 mi |
| 22031 | Fairfax, VA | 29,795 | 3.2 mi |
| 22312 | Alexandria, VA | 30,614 | 3.4 mi |
| 22032 | Fairfax, VA | 29,377 | 4.1 mi |
| 22043 | Falls Church, VA | 24,302 | 4.9 mi |
| 22150 | Springfield, VA | 27,105 | 4.3 mi |
| 22044 | Falls Church, VA | 14,092 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22003, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (55,990 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22003 in?
ZIP code 22003 (Annandale) is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22003?
ZIP code 22003 in Annandale, VA has a population of 55,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22003?
The median household income in ZIP 22003 is $138,794, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22003?
The median home value in ZIP 22003 is $732,400, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22003 is White at 42.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22003?
ZIP code 22003 has 1,423 business establishments employing approximately 12,135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22003 are: Health care and social assistance (253), Professional, scientific, and technical services (247), Other services (except public administration) (177). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22003 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22003?
In ZIP code 22003, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22003 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22003?
In ZIP code 22003, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22003 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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