Arlington, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22206
Arlington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,051
- 3,582/sq mi High-density area
- $140,877
- Median income Above-median income area
- $586,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,582
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22206 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 22206 (Arlington, VA) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 369.3 in 2023 to 359.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22206 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, home to 19,051 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 3,582 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22206 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,877 (65% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $87,992. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $586,000 (75% above the average Virginia ZIP), with only 45.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,381.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arlington County, so 22206 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 22206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22206.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
32 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 22206, 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
19,051
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
3,582
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22206?
35.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
16.3%
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?
$140,877
Median Household Income
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$87,992
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22206 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Arlington, 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)
$140,877 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
11,933housing units
11,933
Total Housing Units
10,985
Occupied Units
948
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$586,000
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$2,381
Median Rent
1964
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
-2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
360
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+260%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22206 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 324 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 350 |
| 2022 | +5.2% | 368 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 369 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 360 |
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 380 business establishments in ZIP 22206, employing approximately 8,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $560,909,000.
380
Businesses
8,128
Employees
$560.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 11.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.3% |
| Information | 16 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.1% |
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 22206 vs 22302 →
ZIP 22206 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
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
44,300 residents
- 22201
Arlington (22201)
33,476 residents
- 22202
Arlington (22202)
22,543 residents
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
19,051 residents
- 22311 17,560
Alexandria (22311)
17,560 residents
- 22302 16,485
Alexandria (22302)
16,485 residents
- 22305 15,440
Alexandria (22305)
15,440 residents
- 22301 11,162
Alexandria (22301)
11,162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22206 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22206 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
- 22301
Alexandria (22301)
$194,819 median income
- 22201
Arlington (22201)
$145,000 median income
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
$140,877 median income
- 22202
Arlington (22202)
$133,762 median income
- 22302
Alexandria (22302)
$123,539 median income
- 22305
Alexandria (22305)
$113,537 median income
- 22204
Arlington (22204)
$107,941 median income
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
$101,600 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22206 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22302 | Alexandria, VA | 16,485 | 1.1 mi |
| 22204 | Arlington, VA | 47,233 | 1.3 mi |
| 22305 | Alexandria, VA | 15,440 | 1.5 mi |
| 22214 | Arlington, VA | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 22311 | Alexandria, VA | 17,560 | 1.9 mi |
| 22201 | Arlington, VA | 33,476 | 3.0 mi |
| 22202 | Arlington, VA | 22,543 | 2.2 mi |
| 22301 | Alexandria, VA | 11,162 | 2.3 mi |
| 22211 | Fort Myer, VA | 648 | 2.7 mi |
| 22304 | Alexandria, VA | 44,300 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22206, 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 (19,051 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 22206 in?
ZIP code 22206 (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 22206?
ZIP code 22206 in Arlington, VA has a population of 19,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22206?
The median household income in ZIP 22206 is $140,877, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22206?
The median home value in ZIP 22206 is $586,000, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22206 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22206?
ZIP code 22206 has 380 business establishments employing approximately 8,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22206 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Other services (except public administration) (61), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22206 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 22206?
In ZIP code 22206, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.1% 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 22206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22206 is 26.8 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 22206?
In ZIP code 22206, approximately 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22206 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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