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ZIP Code 22315: Alexandria, VA
ZIP code 22315 uses the postal name Alexandria, Virginia and lies entirely in Fairfax County (Census 2020 ZIP-county file). About 30,000 people live there (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024), the 5th most populous of Alexandria's 14 residential ZIP codes. Median household income is $159,805 (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). By Census place, its land lies in Kingstowne (48%), Franconia (26%) and Hayfield (23%), and 3% in smaller places.
- ACS2020-24
- Census2020
- FHFA2025
- ZBP2023
- IRS2022
- Town
- Alexandria · 14 residential ZIPs
- County
- Fairfax County
- Census places
- Kingstowne (48%) census-designated place; Franconia (26%) census-designated place; Hayfield (23%) census-designated place
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- House districts
- VA-8 (72%), VA-11 (28%) 119th Congress, by share of land
- State
- Virginia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Land area
- 5.5 sq mi · 5,521 people per sq mi
- PO Box ZIPs
- 7 more ZIP codes use the name Alexandria for PO boxes or single organizations
Where is ZIP code 22315?
22315 centers on 38.757°, -77.147° and covers 5.5 square miles of land plus 0.1 of water. It borders 5 ZIP codes: 22306, 22150, 22310, 22060, 22079.
The map draws ZIP code areas only. For the streets inside 22315, open its center on OpenStreetMap.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA cartographic boundaries and the 2023 Gazetteer (2020 ZCTAs); ZIP-to-county shares, Census places and House districts (119th Congress) from the Census 2020 relationship files (shares of land); metro area from the OMB delineation (July 2023); town name and time zone from simplemaps US ZIP Codes (CC BY 4.0).
How does 22315 compare with the rest of Alexandria?
| Measure | 22315 | In Alexandria | In Fairfax County | In VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People (ACS 2020-2024) | 30,404 | 5th of 14 | 17th of 47 | 96th of 903 |
| Median household income | $160k | 4th of 14 | 19th of 46 | 39th of 461 |
| Median home value | $618k | 9th of 14 | 38th of 46 | 75th of 552 |
Its median household income is higher than in 97% of U.S. residential ZIP codes, and it is denser than 95% of all U.S. residential ZIP codes. ZIP codes at the ACS caps ($250,000 or more for household income, $2,000,000 or more for home value) share the top rank.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B19013, B25077); ranks by PlainZIP over residential ZIP codes (ZCTAs).
How many people live in 22315?
The 2020 Census counted 28,184 people in 22315; the ACS, which samples households over 2020-2024, estimates 30,404. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population grew 7.6% (its boundary stayed at least 90% the same).
- People, ACS 2020-2024
- 30,404
- 2020 Census count
- 28,184+7.6% since 2010 (26,202)
- Households
- 11,539
- Median age
- 40.9
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B01002, B11001); 2020 Census (DHC P1); 2010 Census (SF1 P1).
Who lives in 22315?
Of the 30,404 people the ACS estimates in 22315, 22.8% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group by race and Hispanic origin is White (not Hispanic) (45.1%), then Black (not Hispanic) (21.2%).
- Under 1822.8%
- 18 to 6461.3%
- 65 and older15.9%
- White, not Hispanic45.1%
- Black, not Hispanic21.2%
- Asian, not Hispanic16.1%
- Hispanic or Latino11.3%
- Other or two or more6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01001 age by sex, B03002 Hispanic or Latino origin by race); shares of the estimated population, small ZIP codes carry wide margins.
What do households in 22315 earn?
Median household income is $159,805 (ACS 2020-2024), the 19th highest of the 46 ranked ZIP codes in Fairfax County. It is not measurably different from 2015-2019 ($161,455 in 2024 dollars): the change is within the surveys' margins of error.
- Median household income
- $159,805
- Income per person
- $75,930
- Below the poverty line
- 3.5%
- Unemployed (of the labor force)
- 2.9%
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 66.3%
- Adjusted gross income per tax return, 2022
- $125,71314,450 returns; wages 78% of AGI (IRS)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 and 2015-2019 5-year estimates (B19013, B19301, B17001, B23025, B15003; 2015-2019 dollars converted with the BLS CPI-U, 1.22699); IRS Statistics of Income, ZIP code data, tax year 2022 (adjusted gross income per return, filed under the address on the return).
What are homes worth in 22315?
FHFA's house price index for 22315, built from repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, rose 52% from 2015 to 2025 and rose 32% from 2020 to 2025, and moved +1.8% in 2025.
- Median home value (owners' estimate)
- $618,100
- Median gross rent
- $2,519
- Homes owned by their occupants
- 76.2%
- Housing units
- 11,925
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25077, B25064, B25003, B25001); FHFA House Price Index, annual five-digit ZIP, updated 2026-03-31.
What businesses are in 22315?
449 business establishments had a location in this ZIP code in 2023, 42 more than in 2018; the most are in professional, scientific, and technical services (ZIP Code Business Patterns).
- Professional, scientific, and technical services114
- Accommodation and food services62
- Health care and social assistance55
- Other services (except public administration)49
- Retail trade37
- Real estate and rental and leasing28
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and 2018 (establishments with paid employees, by the business's ZIP code).
Which ZIP codes are next to 22315?
| ZIP | Town | People | Household income | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22306 | Alexandria | 30,602 | $97k | 2.2 mi |
| 22150 | Springfield | 27,955 | $123k | 2.4 mi |
| 22310 | Alexandria | 28,136 | $166k | 2.4 mi |
| 22060 | Fort Belvoir | 10,641 | $106k | 4.0 mi |
| 22079 | Lorton | 35,284 | $148k | 6.4 mi |
| 22309 | Alexandria | 34,316 | $107k | 3.4 mi (near) |
| 22312 | Alexandria | 26,768 | $109k | 4.2 mi (near) |
| 22303 | Alexandria | 16,922 | $104k | 4.4 mi (near) |
| 22304 | Alexandria | 48,613 | $102k | 4.3 mi (near) |
Source: PlainZIP from the Census 2020 ZCTA boundaries (shared edges) and internal points; figures ACS 2020-2024.