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 High-density area
- $107,376
- Median income Above-median income area
- $567,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22309 (Alexandria, VA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.3 in 2023 to 294.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,535. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $567,200 (70% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 64.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,781.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22309 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 22309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22309.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 22309?
39.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
34.1%
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?
$107,376
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
12,946housing units
12,946
Total Housing Units
12,452
Occupied Units
494
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$567,200
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
44,300 residents
- 22309
Alexandria (22309)
33,220 residents
- 22306
Alexandria (22306)
32,326 residents
- 22310
Alexandria (22310)
29,609 residents
- 22315
Alexandria (22315)
26,202 residents
- 22311 17,560
Alexandria (22311)
17,560 residents
- 22308 12,737
Alexandria (22308)
12,737 residents
- 22303 12,601
Alexandria (22303)
12,601 residents
- 22307 9,581
Alexandria (22307)
9,581 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22309 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22308
Alexandria (22308)
$212,545 median income
- 22310
Alexandria (22310)
$166,061 median income
- 22315
Alexandria (22315)
$159,805 median income
- 22307
Alexandria (22307)
$141,667 median income
- 20616
Bryans Road (20616)
$128,177 median income
- 22309
Alexandria (22309)
$107,376 median income
- 22060
Fort Belvoir (22060)
$105,605 median income
- 22303
Alexandria (22303)
$103,656 median income
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
$101,600 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22309, 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 (33,220 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 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.
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