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Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22308

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

12,737
1,094/sq mi
$212,545
Median income
$914,400
Median home value
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,094
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22308 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22308 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 12,737 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 1,094 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22308 skews affluent, with a median household income of $212,545 (148% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $92,371. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $914,400 (173% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 93.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfax County, letting you compare 22308 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 22308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22308.

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 22308, 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

12,737

Population

11.6

Area (sq mi)

1,094

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22308?

42.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$212,545

Median Household Income

+148% vs state

$92,371

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22308 ranks nationally

Alexandria, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$212,545 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%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 86.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,896

Total Housing Units

4,835

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$914,400

Median Home Value

+173% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1964

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

-2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22308 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 238
2021 +6.8% 254
2022 +7.9% 275
2023 +7.6% 295
2024 -2.7% 288

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 22308, employing approximately 1,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,730,000.

169

Businesses

1,181

Employees

$65.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 38.5%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.4%
Construction 17 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 17 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.5%
Retail trade 10 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.5%
Finance and insurance 5 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%
Information 3 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.8%

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 22308 vs 22307 →

ZIP 22308 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 22308 ranks #6 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 22308 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 22308 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
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 2.8 mi
22306 Alexandria, VA 32,326 2.6 mi
22309 Alexandria, VA 33,220 2.8 mi
22314 Alexandria, VA 29,653 5.2 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 4.4 mi
22301 Alexandria, VA 11,162 6.1 mi
20744 Fort Washington, MD 50,722 4.3 mi
20607 Accokeek, MD 9,802 4.6 mi
20616 Bryans Road, MD 5,857 5.6 mi
22305 Alexandria, VA 15,440 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfax County

22003 standard
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 22308 in? ▼
ZIP code 22308 (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 22308? ▼
ZIP code 22308 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 12,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22308? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22308 is $212,545, which is 179% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22308? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22308 is $914,400, which is 229% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22308? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22308 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22308? ▼
ZIP code 22308 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22308? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22308 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22308? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22308 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 22308? ▼
In ZIP code 22308, 86.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.8% 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 22308? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22308 is 31.2 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 22308? ▼
In ZIP code 22308, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22308? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22308 is 2.6% 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.