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Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22309

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

33,220
1,704/sq mi
$107,376
Median income
$567,200
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,704
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22309 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22309 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 33,220 residents across 19.5 square miles, a density of 1,704 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22309 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,376 (25% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,535. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $567,200 (70% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,781 monthly, and 64.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 32 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 22309 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 22309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22309.

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 22309, 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

33,220

Population

19.5

Area (sq mi)

1,704

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22309?

39.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

34.1%

Foreign-Born

White 33.4%
African American 24.0%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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?

$107,376

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$53,535

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22309 ranks nationally

Alexandria, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,376 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,946

Total Housing Units

12,452

Occupied Units

494

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$567,200

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,781

Median Rent

1973

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22309 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 224
2021 +7.1% 239
2022 +10.6% 265
2023 +3.6% 274
2024 +7.5% 295

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 412 business establishments in ZIP 22309, employing approximately 2,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,053,000.

412

Businesses

2,691

Employees

$111.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 66 16.0%
Construction 57 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 12.6%
Retail trade 49 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 45 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.6%
Finance and insurance 15 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.9%
Educational services 8 1.9%
Information 5 1.2%
Wholesale trade 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%

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 22309 vs 22306 →

ZIP 22309 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 22309 ranks #2 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 22309 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 22309 ranks #6 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
22306 Alexandria, VA 32,326 2.7 mi
22308 Alexandria, VA 12,737 2.8 mi
22060 Fort Belvoir, VA 8,878 2.8 mi
22310 Alexandria, VA 29,609 4.6 mi
22315 Alexandria, VA 26,202 3.4 mi
20616 Bryans Road, MD 5,857 4.6 mi
22304 Alexandria, VA 44,300 6.5 mi
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 4.5 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 5.3 mi
22311 Alexandria, VA 17,560 8.0 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 22309 in? ▼
ZIP code 22309 (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 22309? ▼
ZIP code 22309 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 33,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22309? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22309 is $107,376, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22309? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22309 is $567,200, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22309? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22309 is White at 33.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22309? ▼
ZIP code 22309 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 2,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22309? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22309 are: Other services (except public administration) (66), Construction (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22309? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22309 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 22309? ▼
In ZIP code 22309, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 22309? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22309 is 32.0 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 22309? ▼
In ZIP code 22309, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22309? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22309 is 8.7% 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.