22304 ZIP Code — Alexandria, VA
Alexandria City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22304 is located in Alexandria, Virginia, within Alexandria City County. It covers approximately 4.85 square miles and serves a population of 49,711 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703/571.
About ZIP code 22304
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $460,200. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($98,238) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
49,711
population
4.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22304 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22304
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22304. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | Acceptable |
| Alexandria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22312 Alexandria (1.5 mi)
22311 Alexandria (1.5 mi)
22310 Alexandria (2.1 mi)
22302 Alexandria (2.2 mi)
22206 Arlington (2.8 mi)
22041 Falls Church (2.9 mi)
22303 Alexandria (2.9 mi)
22331 Alexandria (3.1 mi)
22314 Alexandria (3.4 mi)
22301 Alexandria (3.6 mi)
22161 Springfield (3.7 mi)
22160 Springfield (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,711 |
| Population density | 10,250 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8122 |
| Longitude | -77.1264 |
| 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 | 27.8% | 20.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 26.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 32.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.7% | 20.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
49,711
Population
10,250
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$98,238
Median household income
$62,811
Per capita income
$460,200
Median home value
$1,893
Median monthly rent
39.9%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
10,911
Housing units
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,545
Under 5
1,677
1,053
5–9
1,143
1,068
10–14
1,160
937
15–19
1,017
1,401
20–24
1,521
4,616
25–34
5,012
4,276
35–44
4,642
3,458
45–54
3,754
1,383
55–59
1,501
1,307
60–64
1,420
1,681
65–74
1,825
777
75–84
843
333
85+
361
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,807 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 40,904 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,820 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.7%
Black or African American
27.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian
7.3%
Other race
5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,494 | 40.7% |
| Black or African American | 15,140 | 27.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,612 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,938 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 4,041 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 2,875 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 214 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.8% | 20.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 26.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 32.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.7% | 20.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k+
16.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 16.1% |
| Median income | $98,238 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$300k–$500k
30.3%
$500k–$1M
36.2%
$1M+
7.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,893 |
| Owner occupied | 39.9% |
| Renter occupied | 60.1% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 9.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 48.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 7.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.7% |
| Electricity | 49.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,449 | 32.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,542 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,347 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,928 | 38.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,101 | 21.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,697 | 20.2% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.5% | 39.3% |
| Married | 44.3% | 35.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
13.2%
Some college, no degree
15.4%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.1%
Graduate / professional
28.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 840 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 530 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,480 | 31.7% |
| High school | 1,907 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,210 | 38.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
24.7%
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Public administration
14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Other services
7.4%
Retail trade
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
4.3%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.2% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 14.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.9% |
| Government | 23.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.3% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 11.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 19.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,374 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 24.9% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,489 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 6,588 | 14.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,940 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 954 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 617 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,059 | 68.5% |
| Born in same state | 32,016 | 64.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,633 | 21.4% |
| Foreign born | 2,043 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,652 | 31.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,455 | 54.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,046 | 8.1% |
| French | 3,469 | 7% |
| Arab | 1,292 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 453 | 0.9% |
| English | 186 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 179 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 153 | 0.3% |
| German | 107 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 105 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.8% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22304
What city is ZIP code 22304 in?
ZIP code 22304 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22304 in?
ZIP code 22304 falls within Alexandria City County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 22304?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 22304 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 22304 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22304?
The median home value in ZIP code 22304 is $460,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 22304?
ZIP code 22304 has an estimated population of 49,711 residents, with a density of 10,258 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 22304 in?
ZIP code 22304 observes the EST timezone.