Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22314

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

29,653
3,011/sq mi
$148,451
Median income
$899,000
Median home value
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
3,011
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22314 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.8 square miles in Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. The area is home to 29,653 residents, producing a population density of 3,011 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22314 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22314 sits at $148,451 (73% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $106,523. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $899,000 (169% above the state average) with median rent at $2,352 per month, and 46.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22314 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Alexandria County, so you can benchmark 22314 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22314

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22314.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22314, Alexandria, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,653

Population

9.8

Area (sq mi)

3,011

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22314?

39.5

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 13.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$148,451

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$106,523

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22314 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$148,451 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,531

Total Housing Units

20,069

Occupied Units

1,462

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$899,000

Median Home Value

+169% vs state

$2,352

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

328

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+228%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22314 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 270
2021 +5.3% 284
2022 +7.0% 304
2023 +1.4% 309
2024 +6.2% 328

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 2,447 business establishments in ZIP 22314, employing approximately 44,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,040,015,000.

2,447

Businesses

44,273

Employees

$4.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 716 29.3%
Other services (except public administration) 401 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 218 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 214 8.8%
Retail trade 191 7.8%
Finance and insurance 151 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 147 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 118 4.8%
Construction 63 2.6%
Educational services 53 2.2%
Information 50 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 1.6%
Wholesale trade 28 1.1%
Manufacturing 24 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 22314 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 22314 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 22314 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 22314 ranks #3 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
22301 Alexandria, VA 11,162 0.9 mi
22305 Alexandria, VA 15,440 2.0 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 1.5 mi
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 2.4 mi
22302 Alexandria, VA 16,485 2.1 mi
22202 Arlington, VA 22,543 3.4 mi
20745 Oxon Hill, MD 28,451 3.4 mi
22304 Alexandria, VA 44,300 3.1 mi
22206 Arlington, VA 19,051 3.1 mi
22308 Alexandria, VA 12,737 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22314 in?
ZIP code 22314 (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 22314?
ZIP code 22314 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 29,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22314?
The median household income in ZIP 22314 is $148,451, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22314?
The median home value in ZIP 22314 is $899,000, which is 223% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22314?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22314 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22314?
ZIP code 22314 has 2,447 business establishments employing approximately 44,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22314?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22314 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (716), Other services (except public administration) (401), Health care and social assistance (218). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22314?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22314 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 22314?
In ZIP code 22314, 86.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.2% 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 22314?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22314 is 30.5 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 22314?
In ZIP code 22314, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22314?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22314 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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