Fort Myer, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22211

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

648
143/sq mi
$238,750
Median income
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Myer pairs a top-decile household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
143
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Fort Myer, Arlington County, Virginia. The area is home to 648 residents, producing a population density of 143 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 22211 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22211 sits at $238,750 (179% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,276. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arlington County, so you can benchmark 22211 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 22211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22211.

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 22211, Fort Myer, 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

648

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22211?

21.2

Median Age

82.8%

Male

17.2%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 15.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%

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?

$238,750

Median Household Income

+179% vs state

$32,276

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22211 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$238,750 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

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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 43.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

72

Total Housing Units

27

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$3,501

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 22211, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,704,000.

26

Businesses

296

Employees

$11.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 26.9%
Retail trade 6 23.1%
Finance and insurance 4 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 15.4%

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 22211 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 22211 ranks #5 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 22211 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 22211 ranks the highest of 4 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
22214 Arlington, VA 0 0.8 mi
22209 Arlington, VA 12,314 1.0 mi
22201 Arlington, VA 33,476 1.4 mi
20566 Washington, DC 0 1.4 mi
20037 Washington, DC 14,642 1.5 mi
20057 Washington, DC 3,888 2.0 mi
20418 Washington, DC 0 1.5 mi
20520 Washington, DC 0 1.6 mi
20551 Washington, DC 0 1.6 mi
20245 Washington, DC 0 1.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22211 in?
ZIP code 22211 (Fort Myer) 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 22211?
ZIP code 22211 in Fort Myer, VA has a population of 648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22211?
The median household income in ZIP 22211 is $238,750, which is 213% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22211 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22211?
ZIP code 22211 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22211 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Finance and insurance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22211?
In ZIP code 22211, 43.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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