Triangle, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22172
Prince William County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,699
- 266/sq mi High-density area
- $109,956
- Median income Above-median income area
- $500,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Triangle pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 266
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22172 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 22172 (Triangle, VA) fell -9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.2 in 2023 to 297.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22172 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Triangle, Prince William County, Virginia, home to 8,699 residents across 32.7 square miles, a density of 266 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22172 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,956 (28% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,419. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $500,400 (50% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,540.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince William County, so 22172 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 22172
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Triangle, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22172.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 22172, Triangle, 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
8,699
Population
32.7
Area (sq mi)
266
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22172?
35.4
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
26.0%
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?
$109,956
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$44,419
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22172 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Triangle, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$109,956 Top 20% higher than 80% of 804 Virginia 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
3,849housing units
3,849
Total Housing Units
3,662
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$500,400
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,540
Median Rent
1996
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
-9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22172 have decreased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.5% | 223 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 250 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 275 |
| 2023 | +19.3% | 328 |
| 2024 | -9.3% | 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 95 business establishments in ZIP 22172, employing approximately 673 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,449,000.
95
Businesses
673
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Information | 3 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.2% |
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 22172 vs 22025 →
ZIP 22172 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22193
Woodbridge (22193)
73,047 residents
- 22191
Woodbridge (22191)
57,598 residents
- 22192
Woodbridge (22192)
53,394 residents
- 22554
Stafford (22554)
51,463 residents
- 20112 25,833
Manassas (20112)
25,833 residents
- 22556 25,675
Stafford (22556)
25,675 residents
- 22025 17,379
Dumfries (22025)
17,379 residents
- 22026 14,258
Dumfries (22026)
14,258 residents
- 22172 8,699
Triangle (22172)
8,699 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22172 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22172 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20112
Manassas (20112)
$195,467 median income
- 22125
Occoquan (22125)
$161,364 median income
- 22554
Stafford (22554)
$151,480 median income
- 22025
Dumfries (22025)
$150,306 median income
- 22556
Stafford (22556)
$137,287 median income
- 22192
Woodbridge (22192)
$127,177 median income
- 22026
Dumfries (22026)
$124,318 median income
- 22193
Woodbridge (22193)
$117,337 median income
- 22172
Triangle (22172)
$109,956 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22172 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22025 | Dumfries, VA | 17,379 | 2.6 mi |
| 22134 | Quantico, VA | 6,862 | 3.5 mi |
| 22026 | Dumfries, VA | 14,258 | 3.8 mi |
| 22193 | Woodbridge, VA | 73,047 | 5.3 mi |
| 22191 | Woodbridge, VA | 57,598 | 6.5 mi |
| 22554 | Stafford, VA | 51,463 | 9.7 mi |
| 20112 | Manassas, VA | 25,833 | 7.6 mi |
| 22192 | Woodbridge, VA | 53,394 | 8.5 mi |
| 22125 | Occoquan, VA | 711 | 9.7 mi |
| 22556 | Stafford, VA | 25,675 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22172, 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 (8,699 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 22172 in?
ZIP code 22172 (Triangle) is located in Prince William County, Virginia. Prince William County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-william-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22172?
ZIP code 22172 in Triangle, VA has a population of 8,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22172?
The median household income in ZIP 22172 is $109,956, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22172?
The median home value in ZIP 22172 is $500,400, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22172?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22172 is African American at 41.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22172?
ZIP code 22172 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22172?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22172 are: Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (14), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22172?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22172 decreased by 9.3% 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 22172?
In ZIP code 22172, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 22172?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22172 is 37.7 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 22172?
In ZIP code 22172, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22172?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22172 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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