22309 ZIP Code — Alexandria, VA
Fairfax County, Virginia
ZIP code 22309 is located in Alexandria, Virginia, within Fairfax County. It covers approximately 7.53 square miles and serves a population of 36,265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.
About ZIP code 22309
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $505,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($105,683) 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,265
population
7.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22309 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22309
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | Acceptable |
| Alexandria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22308 Alexandria (2.6 mi)
22060 Fort Belvoir (2.8 mi)
22306 Alexandria (3 mi)
22315 Alexandria (3.1 mi)
22310 Alexandria (4.5 mi)
20616 Bryans Road (4.5 mi)
22307 Alexandria (4.5 mi)
22303 Alexandria (5.1 mi)
22150 Springfield (5.2 mi)
20744 Fort Washington (6.1 mi)
22331 Alexandria (6.1 mi)
22079 Lorton (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,265 |
| Population density | 4,816 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.7184 |
| Longitude | -77.1072 |
| 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 | 31.7% | 16.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 22.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 34.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 26.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
36,265
Population
4,816
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$105,683
Median household income
$52,252
Per capita income
$505,600
Median home value
$1,686
Median monthly rent
64.9%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
8,685
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,246
Under 5
1,277
1,291
5–9
1,323
1,364
10–14
1,398
1,188
15–19
1,218
789
20–24
809
2,321
25–34
2,378
2,368
35–44
2,426
2,726
45–54
2,793
1,174
55–59
1,203
1,108
60–64
1,136
1,457
65–74
1,492
656
75–84
673
223
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,343 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 26,922 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,729 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.2%
Black or African American
22.9%
Hispanic or Latino
15.7%
Two or more races
13.3%
Asian
6.9%
Other race
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,167 | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 9,854 | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,778 | 15.7% |
| Two or more races | 5,712 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 2,955 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 2,464 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 16.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 22.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 34.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 26.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
10.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k+
20.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.0% |
| $200k+ | 20.1% |
| Median income | $105,683 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
21.9%
$500k–$1M
43.0%
$1M+
7.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $505,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,686 |
| Owner occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter occupied | 35.1% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 42.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.0% |
| Electricity | 52.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,424 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 393 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,984 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,780 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,536 | 36.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,618 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 27.7% |
| Married | 55.9% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 266 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 687 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,279 | 45.3% |
| High school | 2,111 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,098 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.8%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Public administration
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Retail trade
9.1%
Construction
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Information
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 24.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.7% |
| Carpool | 15.2% |
| Public transit | 7.7% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,655 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 11.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,742 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 5,509 | 16.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,717 | 11.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 453 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 650 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,186 | 66.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,072 | 63.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,382 | 31.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,114 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,079 | 33.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,888 | 57.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,295 | 6.3% |
| French | 1,534 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 972 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 282 | 0.8% |
| English | 175 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 155 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 103 | 0.3% |
| German | 90 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22309
What city is ZIP code 22309 in?
ZIP code 22309 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22309 in?
ZIP code 22309 falls within Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22309?
The median home value in ZIP code 22309 is $505,600.
Does ZIP code 22309 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 22309 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22309?
The median household income in ZIP code 22309 is $105,683, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 22309?
ZIP code 22309 has an estimated population of 36,265 residents, with a density of 4,818 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 22309 in?
ZIP code 22309 observes the EST timezone.