Alexandria City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 13 ZIP codes · 1 cities
13
ZIP codes
154,706
population (2021)
+10.5%
pop change since 2010
51510
FIPS code
Alexandria City County ZIP code map
About Alexandria City County
Alexandria City County is located in Virginia and contains 13 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 154,706 as of 2021,
an increase of
10.5% from 139,966 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alexandria City County is 51510.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 154,706 |
| 2010 population | 139,966 |
| Change | +10.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51510 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alexandria City County
ZIP codes for Alexandria City County, VA (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22301 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22302 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22304 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22305 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22311 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22313 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22314 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22320 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22331 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22332 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22333 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22334 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
| 22350 | Alexandria | Alexandria City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
153,758
Population
37.5
Median age
$118,299
Median household income
$77,254
Per capita income
$688,600
Median home value
$2,042
Median monthly rent
42.6%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
36,487
Housing units
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,247
Under 5
5,441
3,470
5–9
3,598
3,212
10–14
3,331
2,698
15–19
2,798
3,443
20–24
3,570
15,506
25–34
16,079
14,003
35–44
14,520
10,213
45–54
10,591
4,301
55–59
4,461
4,065
60–64
4,216
5,655
65–74
5,865
2,647
75–84
2,744
1,023
85+
1,061
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27,782 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 125,976 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 18,995 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.5%
Black or African American
19.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
9%
Asian
5.6%
Other race
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,947 | 51.5% |
| Black or African American | 32,530 | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,929 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 15,417 | 9% |
| Asian | 9,525 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 7,947 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 355 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
12.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
26.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 26.0% |
| Median income | $118,299 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
8.5%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
47.3%
$1M+
22.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $688,600 |
| Median rent / month | $2,042 |
| Owner occupied | 42.6% |
| Renter occupied | 57.4% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 17.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 37.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 7.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.8% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25,623 | 36.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,379 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16,820 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25,357 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15,277 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,815 | 19.2% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 40.6% |
| Married | 46.7% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
9.6%
Some college, no degree
11.4%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
32.4%
Graduate / professional
34.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 67.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,679 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,551 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 10,627 | 37.9% |
| High school | 4,994 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 9,488 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
25.5%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Public administration
15.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Other services
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Construction
5.1%
Retail trade
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 63.8% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 5.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.9% |
| Government | 24.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 51.1% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 13.6% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.1% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.6% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,517 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.5% |
| Public insurance | 21.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 143,070 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 14,940 | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,193 | 6.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,858 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 985 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 117,126 | 77.5% |
| Born in same state | 112,212 | 74.6% |
| Born in different state | 34,967 | 23.5% |
| Foreign born | 4,914 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 36,632 | 22.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 17,645 | 49.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 17,344 | 11.3% |
| French | 16,456 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 4,186 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 1,512 | 1% |
| English | 1,061 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 597 | 0.4% |
| German | 591 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 418 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 365 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.7% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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