22302 ZIP Code — Alexandria, VA

Alexandria City County, Virginia

ZIP code 22302 is located in Alexandria, Virginia, within Alexandria City County. It covers approximately 2.27 square miles and serves a population of 18,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703/571.

About ZIP code 22302

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $560,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The gap between median ($120,081) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 22302 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

18,081

population

2.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22302 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22302

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22302. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexandria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22206 Arlington (0.7 mi) 22311 Alexandria (1.5 mi) 22305 Alexandria (1.6 mi) 22314 Alexandria (2 mi) 22301 Alexandria (2 mi) 22204 Arlington (2.2 mi) 22304 Alexandria (2.2 mi) 22331 Alexandria (2.4 mi) 22212 Arlington (2.6 mi) 22217 Arlington (2.7 mi) 22303 Alexandria (2.9 mi) 22202 Arlington (3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,081
Population density	7,965 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	510

Geography
Land area	2.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8307
Longitude	-77.0936
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	703/571

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	20.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	32.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	20.5%	20.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

18,081

Population

7,965

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$120,081

Median household income

$84,435

Per capita income

$560,000

Median home value

$2,001

Median monthly rent

57.0%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

5,634

Housing units

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

509

Under 5

592

381

5–9

444

403

10–14

470

249

15–19

290

286

20–24

334

1,697

25–34

1,975

1,507

35–44

1,754

1,170

45–54

1,363

531

55–59

619

439

60–64

512

815

65–74

949

268

75–84

311

85+

115

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,127	17.3%
18 and over	14,954	82.7%
65 and over	2,556	14.1%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Black or African American 10.4%

Two or more races 9.6%

Asian 4%

Other race 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	12,446	61.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,215	10.9%
Black or African American	2,117	10.4%
Two or more races	1,940	9.6%
Asian	815	4%
Other race	763	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	20.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	32.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	20.5%	20.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 25.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	25.5%
Median income	$120,081

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 28.7%

$1M+ 24.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$560,000
Median rent / month	$2,001
Owner occupied	57.0%
Renter occupied	43.0%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	25.4%
Large apartment buildings	34.5%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	19.8%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	22.9%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	31.6%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	14.6%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	55.1%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	7.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.5%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,067	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	574	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,476	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,657	41.7%
Households with children under 18	1,737	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,835	20.9%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	45.4%
Married	48.6%	38.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.8%
Widowed	2.6%	4.6%
Divorced	10.5%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 9.3%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 36.7%

Graduate / professional 34.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	71.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	271	8.9%
Kindergarten	144	4.7%
Elementary school	1,379	45.1%
High school	522	17.1%
College / grad school	740	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.9%

Public administration 16.9%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Other services 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Construction 5.0%

Retail trade 3.8%

Information 2.6%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.0%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.0%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	12.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	25.8%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.6%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	26.6%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	3.5%
Stroke	1.7%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	17.4%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.1%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.6%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	14.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	5.9%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	78.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	5.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	916	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	17.7%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,980	93.9%
Spanish	1,122	6.6%
Other Indo-European	832	4.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	178	1.0%
Other languages	55	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,624	80.9%
Born in same state	14,252	78.8%
Born in different state	4,483	24.8%
Foreign born	372	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	3,457	19.1%
Not a US citizen	1,695	49.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,648	14.6%
French	2,573	14.2%
Arab	445	2.5%
English	278	1.5%
Polish	184	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	103	0.6%
Irish	59	0.3%
Norwegian	10	0.1%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	97.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22302

What city is ZIP code 22302 in?

ZIP code 22302 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22302 in?

ZIP code 22302 falls within Alexandria City County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22302?

71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22302?

The median home value in ZIP code 22302 is $560,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22302?

The median household income in ZIP code 22302 is $120,081, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 22302?

ZIP code 22302 has an estimated population of 18,081 residents, with a density of 7,976 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22302 in?

ZIP code 22302 observes the EST timezone.