Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22301

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

11,162
3,054/sq mi
$194,819
Median income
$1,027,900
Median home value
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,054
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. The area is home to 11,162 residents, producing a population density of 3,054 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 22301 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22301 sits at $194,819 (128% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $108,373. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,027,900 (207% above the state average) with median rent at $2,454 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 85.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Alexandria County, so you can benchmark 22301 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 22301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22301.

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 22301, Alexandria, 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

11,162

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

3,054

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22301?

37.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$194,819

Median Household Income

+128% vs state

$108,373

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22301 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$194,819 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 85.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,300

Total Housing Units

5,988

Occupied Units

312

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$1,027,900

Median Home Value

+207% vs state

$2,454

Median Rent

1953

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22301 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 302
2021 +2.9% 310
2022 +9.7% 341
2023 +2.3% 348
2024 +4.8% 365

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 347 business establishments in ZIP 22301, employing approximately 3,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,659,000.

347

Businesses

3,082

Employees

$192.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 27.7%
Other services (except public administration) 54 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 34 9.8%
Retail trade 33 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.5%
Construction 16 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.8%
Information 11 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.2%
Educational services 11 3.2%
Finance and insurance 9 2.6%
Wholesale trade 5 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.1%
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

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ZIP 22301 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 22301 ranks #9 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 22301 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 22301 ranks the highest 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
22314 Alexandria, VA 29,653 0.9 mi
22305 Alexandria, VA 15,440 1.1 mi
22302 Alexandria, VA 16,485 1.5 mi
22202 Arlington, VA 22,543 2.5 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 2.1 mi
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 3.3 mi
22206 Arlington, VA 19,051 2.3 mi
22304 Alexandria, VA 44,300 3.0 mi
22214 Arlington, VA 0 3.5 mi
20032 Washington, DC 35,653 3.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22301 in?
ZIP code 22301 (Alexandria) is located in Alexandria County, Virginia. Alexandria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alexandria-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22301?
ZIP code 22301 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 11,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22301?
The median household income in ZIP 22301 is $194,819, which is 155% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22301?
The median home value in ZIP 22301 is $1,027,900, which is 270% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22301 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22301?
ZIP code 22301 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 3,082 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22301 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Other services (except public administration) (54), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22301 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 22301?
In ZIP code 22301, 89.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 85.6% 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 22301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22301 is 26.4 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 22301?
In ZIP code 22301, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22301 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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