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 High-density area
- $194,819
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,027,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22301 (Alexandria, VA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 348.4 in 2023 to 365.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, home to 11,162 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 3,054 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22301 skews affluent, with a median household income of $194,819 (128% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $108,373. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 1.5%. Median home value is $1,027,900 (207% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $2,454; 56.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 85.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Alexandria County, so 22301 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 22301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22301.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 34
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade 33
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 33
Accommodation and food services
33 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 22301, Alexandria, 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
11,162
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
3,054
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22301?
37.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
8.3%
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?
$194,819
Median Household Income
+128% vs state ZIP avg
$108,373
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22301 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Alexandria, 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)
$194,819 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
6,300housing units
6,300
Total Housing Units
5,988
Occupied Units
312
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,027,900
Median Home Value
+207% vs state ZIP avg
$2,454
Median Rent
1953
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22301 vs 22314 →
ZIP 22301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
44,300 residents
- 20032
Washington (20032)
35,653 residents
- 22314
Alexandria (22314)
29,653 residents
- 22202
Arlington (22202)
22,543 residents
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
19,051 residents
- 22302 16,485
Alexandria (22302)
16,485 residents
- 22305 15,440
Alexandria (22305)
15,440 residents
- 22303 12,601
Alexandria (22303)
12,601 residents
- 22301 11,162
Alexandria (22301)
11,162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22301 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22301
Alexandria (22301)
$194,819 median income
- 22314
Alexandria (22314)
$148,451 median income
- 22307
Alexandria (22307)
$141,667 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
- 22303
Alexandria (22303)
$103,656 median income
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
$101,600 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22301, 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 (11,162 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 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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