22310 ZIP Code — Alexandria, VA

Fairfax County, Virginia

ZIP code 22310 is located in Alexandria, Virginia, within Fairfax County. It covers approximately 6.74 square miles and serves a population of 29,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.

About ZIP code 22310

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $610,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($154,936) 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 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22310 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

29,788

population

6.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22310 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22310

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexandria	Acceptable
Alexandria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22315 Alexandria (1.9 mi) 22304 Alexandria (2.1 mi) 22303 Alexandria (2.3 mi) 22306 Alexandria (2.5 mi) 22312 Alexandria (3 mi) 22331 Alexandria (3.1 mi) 22307 Alexandria (3.5 mi) 22158 Springfield (3.6 mi) 22159 Springfield (3.6 mi) 22161 Springfield (3.6 mi) 22156 Springfield (3.6 mi) 22160 Springfield (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	29,788
Population density	4,420 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	6.74 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.7820
Longitude	-77.1220
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	13.1%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	23.8%	26.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

29,788

Population

4,420

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$154,936

Median household income

$67,202

Per capita income

$610,100

Median home value

$2,350

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

8,805

Housing units

64.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,176

Under 5

1,193

916

5–9

928

879

10–14

891

736

15–19

747

706

20–24

717

2,102

25–34

2,131

2,539

35–44

2,576

1,938

45–54

1,966

896

55–59

908

802

60–64

814

1,301

65–74

1,320

586

75–84

595

211

85+

214

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,983	23.4%
18 and over	22,805	76.6%
65 and over	4,227	14.2%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.5%

Asian 14.3%

Black or African American 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 7.8%

Other race 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,050	52.5%
Asian	4,642	14.3%
Black or African American	3,957	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,715	8.4%
Two or more races	2,541	7.8%
Other race	1,389	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	182	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.1%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	23.8%	26.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k+ 34.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	17.5%
$200k+	34.9%
Median income	$154,936

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 64.6%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$610,100
Median rent / month	$2,350
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	51.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	24.6%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.9%
Electricity	39.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,780	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	745	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,778	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,554	23.5%
Households with children under 18	3,595	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,124	28.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	28.4%
Married	56.3%	54.0%
Separated	2.2%	2.0%
Widowed	1.7%	6.0%
Divorced	6.3%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 11.9%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 31.5%

Graduate / professional 33.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	64.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	628	8.7%
Kindergarten	450	6.2%
Elementary school	2,887	40.0%
High school	1,185	16.4%
College / grad school	2,066	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.6%

Public administration 18.7%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Other services 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.1%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.0%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	29.8%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	8.4%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	25.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.6%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.0%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	4.0%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	74.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,527	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	19.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,419	92.0%
Spanish	3,017	11.0%
Other Indo-European	1,226	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	403	1.5%
Other languages	1,154	4.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,413	75.2%
Born in same state	21,571	72.4%
Born in different state	9,114	30.6%
Foreign born	842	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	7,375	24.8%
Not a US citizen	5,145	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,165	10.6%
French	2,995	10.1%
Arab	1,259	4.2%
English	292	1%
Polish	223	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	119	0.4%
Dutch	96	0.3%
Irish	52	0.2%
Norwegian	39	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22310

What city is ZIP code 22310 in?

ZIP code 22310 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22310 in?

ZIP code 22310 falls within Fairfax County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22310?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 22310 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 22310 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22310?

The median household income in ZIP code 22310 is $154,936, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22310?

The median home value in ZIP code 22310 is $610,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 22310 in?

ZIP code 22310 observes the EST timezone.