22305 ZIP Code — Alexandria, VA

Alexandria City County, Virginia

ZIP code 22305 is located in Alexandria, Virginia, within Alexandria City County. It covers approximately 1.33 square miles and serves a population of 17,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.

About ZIP code 22305

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $719,900. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($104,615) 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 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 22305 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

17,051

population

1.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexandria	Acceptable
Alexandria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22301 Alexandria (1.3 mi) 22206 Arlington (1.3 mi) 22314 Alexandria (1.5 mi) 22302 Alexandria (1.6 mi) 22202 Arlington (1.7 mi) 22225 Arlington (2.3 mi) 22332 Alexandria (2.4 mi) 22334 Alexandria (2.4 mi) 22333 Alexandria (2.4 mi) 22331 Alexandria (2.4 mi) 20375 Washington (2.4 mi) 22204 Arlington (2.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,051
Population density	12,820 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	510

Geography
Land area	1.33 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8363
Longitude	-77.0650
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	703

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	20.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	32.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	19.5%	20.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

17,051

Population

12,820

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$104,615

Median household income

$63,684

Per capita income

$719,900

Median home value

$1,879

Median monthly rent

36.7%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

3,175

Housing units

61.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

728

Under 5

730

579

5–9

580

426

10–14

427

402

15–19

403

398

20–24

400

1,953

25–34

1,958

1,524

35–44

1,528

1,032

45–54

1,035

381

55–59

383

389

60–64

391

424

65–74

426

224

75–84

225

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,997	23.4%
18 and over	13,054	76.6%
65 and over	1,404	8.2%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.6%

Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

Black or African American 12.2%

Two or more races 11.6%

Other race 9.3%

Asian 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	9,511	46.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3,356	16.4%
Black or African American	2,499	12.2%
Two or more races	2,370	11.6%
Other race	1,897	9.3%
Asian	774	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	20.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	32.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	19.5%	20.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 21.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	21.8%
Median income	$104,615

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.2%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 62.8%

$1M+ 22.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$719,900
Median rent / month	$1,879
Owner occupied	36.7%
Renter occupied	63.3%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	19.5%
Large apartment buildings	32.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	20.1%
1940–1949	17.4%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.0%
1 bedroom	27.7%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	24.8%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.9%
1 vehicle	49.0%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	6.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.4%
Electricity	46.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,701	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	504	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,024	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,359	31.1%
Households with children under 18	2,173	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,013	13.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	43.0%
Married	43.5%	40.2%
Separated	3.1%	3.2%
Widowed	1.9%	5.9%
Divorced	4.2%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 12.0%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 31.1%

Graduate / professional 30.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	61.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	459	12.4%
Kindergarten	144	3.9%
Elementary school	1,650	44.5%
High school	670	18.1%
College / grad school	787	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.2%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Public administration 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Construction 9.0%

Other services 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Retail trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.5%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.2%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	15.2%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	21.8%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.3%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	26.4%
High cholesterol	25.9%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	3.4%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	15.3%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	746	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	22.7%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,593	91.4%
Spanish	2,450	15.7%
Other Indo-European	2,175	13.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.3%
Other languages	88	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,984	76.1%
Born in same state	12,673	74.3%
Born in different state	4,563	26.8%
Foreign born	311	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	4,067	23.9%
Not a US citizen	1,438	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,096	12.3%
French	1,635	9.6%
Arab	654	3.8%
English	174	1%
Polish	158	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	108	0.6%
Irish	33	0.2%
German	20	0.1%
Norwegian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22305

What city is ZIP code 22305 in?

ZIP code 22305 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22305 in?

ZIP code 22305 falls within Alexandria City County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22305?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 22305 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 22305 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22305?

The median home value in ZIP code 22305 is $719,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22305?

The median household income in ZIP code 22305 is $104,615, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22305 in?

ZIP code 22305 observes the EST timezone.