PlainZIP

Arlington, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22205

Arlington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,087
2,430/sq mi
$201,094
Median income
$1,092,800
Median home value
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arlington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,430
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22205 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, home to 17,087 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 2,430 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22205 skews affluent, with a median household income of $201,094 (135% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $102,189. Local economic indicators show a 3.5% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,092,800 (227% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,911 monthly, and 78.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arlington County, so you can benchmark 22205 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 22205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22205.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22205, 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

17,087

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

2,430

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 22205?

42.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$201,094

Median Household Income

+135% vs state

$102,189

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22205 ranks nationally

Arlington, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$201,094 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,005

Total Housing Units

6,765

Occupied Units

240

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$1,092,800

Median Home Value

+227% vs state

$1,911

Median Rent

1951

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

353

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+253%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22205 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 283
2021 +3.4% 292
2022 +10.2% 322
2023 +1.4% 327
2024 +8.1% 353

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 324 business establishments in ZIP 22205, employing approximately 6,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $603,492,000.

324

Businesses

6,495

Employees

$603.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 27.8%
Health care and social assistance 75 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.9%
Construction 25 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 18 5.6%
Retail trade 17 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.3%
Educational services 10 3.1%
Finance and insurance 7 2.2%
Information 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%

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 22205 vs 22203 →

ZIP 22205 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 22205 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 22205 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 22205 ranks #3 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
22203 Arlington, VA 21,850 1.4 mi
22213 Arlington, VA 2,936 1.5 mi
22041 Falls Church, VA 27,989 2.4 mi
22207 Arlington, VA 30,920 1.8 mi
22044 Falls Church, VA 14,092 1.9 mi
22046 Falls Church, VA 16,235 2.2 mi
22201 Arlington, VA 33,476 2.4 mi
22204 Arlington, VA 47,233 2.7 mi
22311 Alexandria, VA 17,560 3.5 mi
22211 Fort Myer, VA 648 3.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arlington County

22204 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 47,233
22201 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 33,476
22207 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 30,920
22202 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 22,543
22203 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 21,850
22206 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 19,051

Related Areas

Arlington County Arlington, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22205 in? ▼
ZIP code 22205 (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 22205? ▼
ZIP code 22205 in Arlington, VA has a population of 17,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22205 is $201,094, which is 164% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22205 is $1,092,800, which is 293% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22205 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22205? ▼
ZIP code 22205 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 6,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22205 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Health care and social assistance (75), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22205? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22205 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 22205? ▼
In ZIP code 22205, 87.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.4% 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 22205? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22205 is 26.7 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 22205? ▼
In ZIP code 22205, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22205 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.