22312 ZIP Code — Alexandria, VA
Fairfax County, Virginia
ZIP code 22312 is located in Alexandria, Virginia, within Fairfax County. It covers approximately 5.13 square miles and serves a population of 26,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.
About ZIP code 22312
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 $553,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
The gap between median ($101,374) 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.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
26,573
population
5.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22312 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22312
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | Acceptable |
| Alexandria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22304 Alexandria (1.5 mi)
22311 Alexandria (2 mi)
22041 Falls Church (2.4 mi)
22161 Springfield (2.7 mi)
22160 Springfield (2.7 mi)
22156 Springfield (2.7 mi)
22158 Springfield (2.7 mi)
22159 Springfield (2.7 mi)
22310 Alexandria (3 mi)
22044 Falls Church (3 mi)
22302 Alexandria (3.3 mi)
22151 Springfield (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,573 |
| Population density | 5,180 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8175 |
| Longitude | -77.1527 |
| 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 | 21.5% | 16.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 22.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 34.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 26.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
26,573
Population
5,180
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$101,374
Median household income
$53,413
Per capita income
$553,900
Median home value
$1,975
Median monthly rent
52.2%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
6,387
Housing units
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
646
Under 5
629
754
5–9
734
726
10–14
707
583
15–19
568
795
20–24
774
2,424
25–34
2,360
2,391
35–44
2,329
1,648
45–54
1,605
953
55–59
928
984
60–64
959
1,074
65–74
1,046
366
75–84
356
119
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,933 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 21,640 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,076 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Black or African American
24%
Asian
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino
11.7%
Two or more races
8.9%
Other race
6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,833 | 36% |
| Black or African American | 7,230 | 24% |
| Asian | 3,664 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,506 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,679 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 2,025 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.5% | 16.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 22.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 34.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 26.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
17.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 17.6% |
| Median income | $101,374 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
7.2%
$300k–$500k
26.7%
$500k–$1M
55.0%
$1M+
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $553,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,975 |
| Owner occupied | 52.2% |
| Renter occupied | 47.8% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 32.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 12.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.3% |
| Electricity | 39.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,645 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 672 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,097 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,949 | 28.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,792 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,342 | 22.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 35.8% |
| Married | 51.7% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
20.2%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
23.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 227 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 268 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,209 | 34.1% |
| High school | 1,239 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,529 | 39.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.7%
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Retail trade
8.8%
Public administration
8.3%
Other services
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Construction
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.8% |
| Service | 22.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.3% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 8.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 15.3% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
13.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,401 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,298 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 4,685 | 18.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,915 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 664 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 982 | 3.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,180 | 60.9% |
| Born in same state | 15,356 | 57.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,362 | 27.7% |
| Foreign born | 824 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,393 | 39.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,603 | 53.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,917 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 1,371 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 968 | 3.6% |
| Irish | 253 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 144 | 0.5% |
| English | 140 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 78 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22312
What city is ZIP code 22312 in?
ZIP code 22312 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22312 in?
ZIP code 22312 falls within Fairfax County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 22312?
50% 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 22312?
The median home value in ZIP code 22312 is $553,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 22312?
ZIP code 22312 has an estimated population of 26,573 residents, with a density of 5,184 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22312?
The median household income in ZIP code 22312 is $101,374, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22312 in?
ZIP code 22312 observes the EST timezone.