Arlington, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22204
Arlington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 47,233
- 4,426/sq mi High-density area
- $107,941
- Median income Above-median income area
- $688,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,426
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22204 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 22204 (Arlington, VA) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 347.9 in 2023 to 369.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22204 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, with 47,233 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 4,426 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22204 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,941 (26% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,411. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $688,000 (106% above the average Virginia ZIP), with only 40.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,894.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arlington County, so 22204 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 22204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22204.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 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 22204, Arlington, 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
47,233
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
4,426
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22204?
36.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
32.6%
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?
$107,941
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$64,411
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22204 ranks nationally
Arlington, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,941 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
24,089housing units
24,089
Total Housing Units
22,546
Occupied Units
1,543
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$688,000
Median Home Value
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$1,894
Median Rent
1966
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
370
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+270%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22204 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +270% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 305 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 325 |
| 2022 | +4.2% | 339 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 348 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 370 |
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 653 business establishments in ZIP 22204, employing approximately 6,448 people with a combined annual payroll of $372,597,000.
653
Businesses
6,448
Employees
$372.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 130 | 19.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 46 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.5% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.5% |
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 22204 vs 22206 →
ZIP 22204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22204
Arlington (22204)
47,233 residents
- 22201
Arlington (22201)
33,476 residents
- 22041
Falls Church (22041)
27,989 residents
- 22202
Arlington (22202)
22,543 residents
- 22203
Arlington (22203)
21,850 residents
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
19,051 residents
- 22311 17,560
Alexandria (22311)
17,560 residents
- 22302 16,485
Alexandria (22302)
16,485 residents
- 22209 12,314
Arlington (22209)
12,314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22204 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22211
Fort Myer (22211)
$238,750 median income
- 22201
Arlington (22201)
$145,000 median income
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
$140,877 median income
- 22203
Arlington (22203)
$140,135 median income
- 22202
Arlington (22202)
$133,762 median income
- 22302
Alexandria (22302)
$123,539 median income
- 22209
Arlington (22209)
$120,515 median income
- 22204
Arlington (22204)
$107,941 median income
- 22041 $92,636
Falls Church (22041)
$92,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22204 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22206 | Arlington, VA | 19,051 | 1.3 mi |
| 22201 | Arlington, VA | 33,476 | 1.8 mi |
| 22203 | Arlington, VA | 21,850 | 1.3 mi |
| 22214 | Arlington, VA | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| 22302 | Alexandria, VA | 16,485 | 2.4 mi |
| 22211 | Fort Myer, VA | 648 | 2.0 mi |
| 22311 | Alexandria, VA | 17,560 | 2.2 mi |
| 22202 | Arlington, VA | 22,543 | 2.6 mi |
| 22041 | Falls Church, VA | 27,989 | 2.5 mi |
| 22209 | Arlington, VA | 12,314 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22204, 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 (47,233 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 22204 in?
ZIP code 22204 (Arlington) is located in Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arlington-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22204?
ZIP code 22204 in Arlington, VA has a population of 47,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22204?
The median household income in ZIP 22204 is $107,941, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22204?
The median home value in ZIP 22204 is $688,000, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22204 is White at 43.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22204?
ZIP code 22204 has 653 business establishments employing approximately 6,448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22204 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (130), Health care and social assistance (97), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22204 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 270%. 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 22204?
In ZIP code 22204, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 22204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22204 is 26.2 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 22204?
In ZIP code 22204, approximately 40.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22204 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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