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Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22305

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

15,440
4,420/sq mi
$113,537
Median income
$864,500
Median home value
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
4,420
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, home to 15,440 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 4,420 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22305 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,537 (33% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $70,089. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $864,500 (158% above the state average) with median rent at $1,902 per month, and 34.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22305, plus 5 more within Alexandria County, give a clearer read than the 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 22305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22305.

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 22305, 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

15,440

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

4,420

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22305?

34.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

30.0%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 14.9%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%

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?

$113,537

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$70,089

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22305 ranks nationally

Alexandria, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,537 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,982

Total Housing Units

7,681

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.6%
Renter 65.4%

$864,500

Median Home Value

+158% vs state

$1,902

Median Rent

1959

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

437

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+337%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22305 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +337% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 360
2021 +4.7% 377
2022 +6.7% 403
2023 +1.1% 407
2024 +7.3% 437

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 279 business establishments in ZIP 22305, employing approximately 4,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $321,755,000.

279

Businesses

4,577

Employees

$321.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 19.4%
Retail trade 47 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 32 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 30 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 24 8.6%
Construction 16 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.7%
Finance and insurance 10 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.1%
Educational services 5 1.8%
Information 4 1.4%
Manufacturing 3 1.1%
Wholesale trade 3 1.1%

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 22305 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 22305 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 22305 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 22305 ranks #7 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
22301 Alexandria, VA 11,162 1.1 mi
22202 Arlington, VA 22,543 1.5 mi
22302 Alexandria, VA 16,485 1.3 mi
22206 Arlington, VA 19,051 1.5 mi
22314 Alexandria, VA 29,653 2.0 mi
22214 Arlington, VA 0 2.3 mi
22211 Fort Myer, VA 648 3.1 mi
20032 Washington, DC 35,653 3.0 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 3.1 mi
22204 Arlington, VA 47,233 2.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alexandria County

22304 standard
Alexandria, VA
Pop: 44,300
22314 standard
Alexandria, VA
Pop: 29,653
22311 standard
Alexandria, VA
Pop: 17,560
22302 standard
Alexandria, VA
Pop: 16,485
22301 standard
Alexandria, VA
Pop: 11,162

Related Areas

Alexandria County Alexandria, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22305 in? ▼
ZIP code 22305 (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 22305? ▼
ZIP code 22305 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 15,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22305 is $113,537, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22305 is $864,500, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22305 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22305? ▼
ZIP code 22305 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 4,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (54), Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22305 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 337%. 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 22305? ▼
In ZIP code 22305, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.9% 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 22305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22305 is 26.3 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 22305? ▼
In ZIP code 22305, approximately 34.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22305 is 10.1% 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.