Zip code 22304: Alexandria, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 22304?

22304 is assigned to Alexandria, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 22304 in?

22304 is mostly in Alexandria city, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 22304?

About 48,613 people live in 22304, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 22304?

The median household income in 22304 is $101,600.

Q: What zip codes are near 22304?

The closest zip codes to 22304 are 22313, 22333, 22334, 22311, 22302.

Residential delivery areaAlexandria cityEastern Time

Population

48,613

Median household income

$102K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$508K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,972/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.9 sq mi

10,032 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 22304

22304 is a dense urban zip code in Alexandria, Virginia (Alexandria city), covering 4.9 sq mi of land. About 48,613 people live here, or 10,032 per square mile. The median resident is 37.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $101,600 a year, 26% above the national median of $80,734. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $508,200, or 5.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 41% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,972 a month.

57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and office and administrative support. 36% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 22304 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index72.4
96th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.716th of 852 in VA
Tech workers7.8%
93rd
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%114th of 846 in VA
Population density10,032/sq mi
92nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi14th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$66,826
90th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,66691st of 849 in VA
Government workers22%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%278th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents30.6%
88th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%34th of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher56.5%
86th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%110th of 850 in VA
Work from home23.9%
86th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%132nd of 848 in VA
Median earnings per worker$66,587
84th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861123rd of 834 in VA
Median gross rent$1,972
83rd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,57990th of 616 in VA
Population48,613
79th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,17027th of 852 in VA
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%433rd of 851 in VA
Median home value$508,200
76th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700130th of 782 in VA
Median household income$101,600
73rd
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170203rd of 796 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.463
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471190th of 832 in VA
Broadband access94.4%
70th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%186th of 836 in VA
Average commute28.8 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min373rd of 799 in VA
Uninsured rate9.1%
66th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%187th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters53.3%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%242nd of 774 in VA
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%266th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate9.9%
44th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%395th of 837 in VA
Median age37.8
40th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39653rd of 849 in VA
Housing vacancy4.6%
29th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%653rd of 836 in VA
Self-employed workers7.5%
26th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%510th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older12.6%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%725th of 852 in VA
Residents under 1817.8%
18th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%526th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%526th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate40.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%794th of 836 in VA

Measure	22304	Alexandria city	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Diversity index	72.4	67.5	60.7	61.4	96th	16th of 852
Tech workers	7.8%	8.1%	6.5%	3.8%	93rd	114th of 846
Population density	10,032/sq mi	10,511/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	92nd	14th of 852
Per capita incomeStrength	$66,826	$79,474	$50,666	$44,673	90th	91st of 849
Government workers	22%	24.6%	20.5%	14.5%	90th	278th of 846
Foreign-born residents	30.6%	24.9%	13.1%	14.1%	88th	34th of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	56.5%	66.2%	42.2%	35.7%	86th	110th of 850
Work from home	23.9%	28.9%	18.3%	15.1%	86th	132nd of 848
Median earnings per workerStrength	$66,587	$79,534	$54,861	$49,666	84th	123rd of 834
Median gross rent	$1,972	$2,089	$1,579	$1,413	83rd	90th of 616
Population	48,613	156,976	8,705,170	334,922,499	79th	27th of 852
Veterans	8.1%	8%	9.4%	6.2%	78th	433rd of 851
Median home value	$508,200	$735,100	$383,700	$332,700	76th	130th of 782
Median household income	$101,600	$119,681	$93,170	$80,734	73rd	203rd of 796
Income inequality (Gini)	0.463	0.456	0.471	0.483	72nd	190th of 832
Broadband access	94.4%	94.1%	91%	91%	70th	186th of 836
Average commute	28.8 min	28.4 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	67th	373rd of 799
Uninsured rate	9.1%	8.8%	6.9%	8.4%	66th	187th of 846
Rent-burdened renters	53.3%	45.3%	48.5%	51.1%	60th	242nd of 774
Unemployment rate	4.6%	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%	45th	266th of 846
Poverty rate	9.9%	7.9%	9.9%	12.5%	44th	395th of 837
Median age	37.8	37.7	39	38.9	40th	653rd of 849
Housing vacancy	4.6%	5.9%	8.7%	10.1%	29th	653rd of 836
Self-employed workers	7.5%	7.5%	8.6%	10%	26th	510th of 846
Residents 65 and older	12.6%	13%	16.7%	17.2%	21st	725th of 852
Residents under 18	17.8%	18.1%	21.7%	22%	18th	526th of 852
Healthcare workers	7.2%	6.2%	8.5%	9.7%	18th	526th of 846
Homeownership rateWeakness	40.9%	42.1%	67.3%	65.2%	10th	794th of 836

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

18%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.8

Under 18

17.8%

65 and over

12.6%

Race and ethnicity

White39%
Black29%
Hispanic18%
Asian8%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

72.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

30.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

22.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

64%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

12%

Households

Households: 23,348
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 44%
Married couples: 30.6%
Living alone: 46.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

18%

Median household income

22304

$101,600

Alexandria city

$119,681

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$66,826

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.463

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

22304

$508,200

Alexandria city

$735,100

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

22304

$1,972

Alexandria city

$2,089

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

27%

2–4 units

5–19 units

21%

20+ units

48%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 24,469
Owner-occupied: 40.9%
Vacant: 4.6%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.5%
Home value to income: 5.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

56%

Carpooled

Transit

10%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

23%

30–44

27%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

28.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Business and finance

10%

Office and admin

Computer and math

Healthcare

Education

Sales

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Food service

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

18%

Public administration

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$66,587

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	22304	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$95,836	$74,888
Service	$31,150	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,600	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,996	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,532	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

14%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

27%

High school graduate or higher: 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 26.8%
Households with broadband: 94.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.7%
No internet access: 4.2%
Without health insurance: 9.1%
Limited-English households: 7.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Alexandria
State: Virginia
County: Alexandria city
Center point: 38.8132° N, 77.1123° W
Land area: 4.9 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

22304 spans 2 counties

Alexandria city97% of land
Fairfax County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Alexandria97% of zip
Lincolnia (unincorporated)3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 22304

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
22313	Alexandria, VA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
22333	Alexandria, VA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
22334	Alexandria, VA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
22311	Alexandria, VA	1.6 mi	19,337	$87,626	$760,300
22302	Alexandria, VA	1.9 mi	18,026	$123,539	$631,100
22310	Alexandria, VA	2 mi	28,136	$166,061	$659,700
22303	Alexandria, VA	2.1 mi	16,922	$103,656	$552,800
22332	Alexandria, VA · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
22312	Alexandria, VA	2.3 mi	26,768	$109,272	$604,200
22331	Alexandria, VA · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
22206	Arlington, VA	2.5 mi	20,703	$140,877	$586,000
22041	Falls Church, VA	2.9 mi	29,183	$92,636	$452,300

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Questions about 22304

What city is zip code 22304?

22304 is assigned to Alexandria, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 22304 in?

22304 is mostly in Alexandria city, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 22304?

About 48,613 people live in 22304, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 22304 in?

22304 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 22304?

The median household income in 22304 is $101,600.

What zip codes are near 22304?

The closest zip codes to 22304 are 22313, 22333, 22334, 22311, 22302.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 22304, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.