Alexandria, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22315

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

26,202
1,847/sq mi
$159,805
Median income
$618,100
Median home value
66.3%
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 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,847
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.2 square miles in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 26,202 residents, producing a population density of 1,847 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 22315 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22315 sits at $159,805 (87% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $75,930. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $618,100 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $2,519 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22315 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 22315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22315.

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 22315, 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

26,202

Population

14.2

Area (sq mi)

1,847

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22315?

40.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

23.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.5%
African American 21.4%
Asian 16.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$159,805

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$75,930

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22315 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$159,805 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,925

Total Housing Units

11,539

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$618,100

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$2,519

Median Rent

1991

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22315 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 247
2021 +8.3% 267
2022 +3.7% 277
2023 +8.4% 300
2024 +6.5% 319

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 449 business establishments in ZIP 22315, employing approximately 6,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,967,000.

449

Businesses

6,809

Employees

$369.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 25.4%
Accommodation and food services 62 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 55 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 49 10.9%
Retail trade 37 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.6%
Construction 19 4.2%
Finance and insurance 14 3.1%
Educational services 13 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.9%
Information 8 1.8%
Wholesale trade 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%

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 22315 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 22315 ranks #0 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 22315 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 22315 ranks #4 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
22150 Springfield, VA 27,105 2.2 mi
22060 Fort Belvoir, VA 8,878 3.5 mi
22310 Alexandria, VA 29,609 2.5 mi
22306 Alexandria, VA 32,326 3.1 mi
22312 Alexandria, VA 30,614 4.2 mi
22309 Alexandria, VA 33,220 3.4 mi
22304 Alexandria, VA 44,300 4.5 mi
22153 Springfield, VA 31,285 4.6 mi
22041 Falls Church, VA 27,989 6.4 mi
22152 Springfield, VA 28,550 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22315 in?
ZIP code 22315 (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 22315?
ZIP code 22315 in Alexandria, VA has a population of 26,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22315?
The median household income in ZIP 22315 is $159,805, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22315?
The median home value in ZIP 22315 is $618,100, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22315 is White at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22315?
ZIP code 22315 has 449 business establishments employing approximately 6,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22315 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (114), Accommodation and food services (62), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22315?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22315 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 22315?
In ZIP code 22315, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.3% 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 22315?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22315 is 30.3 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 22315?
In ZIP code 22315, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22315 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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