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 High-density area
- $113,537
- Median income Above-median income area
- $864,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22305 (Alexandria, VA) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 407.3 in 2023 to 437.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,089. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $864,500 (158% above the average Virginia ZIP), with only 34.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,902.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Alexandria County, so 22305 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 22305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22305.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 22305?
34.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
30.0%
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?
$113,537
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$70,089
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22305 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)
$113,537 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
7,982housing units
7,982
Total Housing Units
7,681
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$864,500
Median Home Value
+158% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22305 vs 22301 →
ZIP 22305 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
- 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 22305 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22305 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
- 22314
Alexandria (22314)
$148,451 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
- 22303
Alexandria (22303)
$103,656 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22305, 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 (15,440 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 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.
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