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
$107,941
Median income
$688,000
Median home value
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 22204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.7 square miles in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. The area is home to 47,233 residents, producing a population density of 4,426 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22204 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22204 sits at $107,941 (26% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $64,411. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $688,000 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $1,894 per month, and 40.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arlington County, so you can benchmark 22204 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22204.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

47,233

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

4,426

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22204?

36.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

32.6%

Foreign-Born

White 43.3%
African American 17.5%
Asian 10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

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

$64,411

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22204 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

24,089

Total Housing Units

22,546

Occupied Units

1,543

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.2%
Renter 59.8%

$688,000

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$1,894

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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ZIP 22204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22204 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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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