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Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22306

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

32,326
1,724/sq mi
$97,132
Median income
$594,000
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,724
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22306 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22306 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 32,326 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 1,724 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22306 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,132 (13% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,838. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. Housing costs here run $594,000 for a typical home value (78% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,710 a month; 50.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22306 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 22306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22306.

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 22306, 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

32,326

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

1,724

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22306?

36.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 31.8%
African American 22.4%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%

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?

$97,132

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$44,838

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22306 ranks nationally

Alexandria, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,132 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,428

Total Housing Units

10,655

Occupied Units

773

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.4%
Renter 49.6%

$594,000

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,710

Median Rent

1977

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22306 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 244
2021 +8.7% 265
2022 +9.3% 290
2023 +4.5% 303
2024 +9.4% 332

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 591 business establishments in ZIP 22306, employing approximately 8,836 people with a combined annual payroll of $474,467,000.

591

Businesses

8,836

Employees

$474.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 89 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 85 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 79 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 11.5%
Construction 65 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 58 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 6.6%
Finance and insurance 26 4.4%
Information 17 2.9%
Educational services 9 1.5%
Wholesale trade 6 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.0%

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 22306 vs 22307 →

ZIP 22306 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 22306 ranks #3 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 22306 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 22306 ranks #null 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
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 2.2 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 2.6 mi
22309 Alexandria, VA 33,220 2.7 mi
22310 Alexandria, VA 29,609 2.5 mi
22315 Alexandria, VA 26,202 3.1 mi
22308 Alexandria, VA 12,737 2.6 mi
22304 Alexandria, VA 44,300 4.1 mi
22302 Alexandria, VA 16,485 5.0 mi
22314 Alexandria, VA 29,653 4.0 mi
22206 Arlington, VA 19,051 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfax County

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Annandale, VA
Pop: 55,990
22030 standard
Fairfax, VA
Pop: 55,066
20171 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 45,887
22015 standard
Burke, VA
Pop: 43,102
20170 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 41,236
20120 standard
Centreville, VA
Pop: 40,695

Related Areas

Fairfax County Alexandria, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22306 in? ▼
ZIP code 22306 (Alexandria) is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22306? ▼
ZIP code 22306 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 32,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22306? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22306 is $97,132, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22306? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22306 is $594,000, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22306? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22306 is White at 31.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22306? ▼
ZIP code 22306 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 8,836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22306? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22306 are: Retail trade (89), Health care and social assistance (85), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22306? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22306 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 22306? ▼
In ZIP code 22306, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 22306? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22306 is 32.2 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 22306? ▼
In ZIP code 22306, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22306? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22306 is 10.6% 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.