Arlington County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 28 ZIP codes · 2 cities
28
ZIP codes
232,965
population (2021)
+12.2%
pop change since 2010
51013
FIPS code
Arlington County ZIP code map
About Arlington County
Arlington County is located in Virginia and contains 28 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 232,965 as of 2021,
an increase of
12.2% from 207,627 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Arlington County is 51013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 232,965 |
| 2010 population | 207,627 |
| Change | +12.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51013 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Arlington County
ZIP codes for Arlington County, VA (28)
Demographics & statistics
236,457
Population
36.0
Median age
$147,635
Median household income
$85,237
Per capita income
$741,770
Median home value
$2,449
Median monthly rent
43.4%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
55,439
Housing units
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7,760
Under 5
5,091
6,891
5–9
4,521
7,303
10–14
4,791
5,932
15–19
3,891
10,031
20–24
6,581
32,685
25–34
21,442
23,589
35–44
15,475
18,233
45–54
11,960
7,701
55–59
5,051
6,488
60–64
4,256
9,754
65–74
6,399
4,550
75–84
2,984
1,871
85+
1,227
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 42,758 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 193,699 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 26,785 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Asian
9.3%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
8.4%
Other race
4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153,690 | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,367 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 24,453 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 22,297 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 22,021 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 12,885 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 869 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
3.6%
$50k–$75k
7.8%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k+
36.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.6% |
| $200k+ | 36.9% |
| Median income | $147,635 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
3.9%
$300k–$500k
14.6%
$500k–$1M
38.9%
$1M+
30.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $741,770 |
| Median rent / month | $2,449 |
| Owner occupied | 43.4% |
| Renter occupied | 56.6% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 29.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 40.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.4% |
| Electricity | 49.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 40,699 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9,088 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28,487 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33,005 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23,052 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20,410 | 17.7% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.6% | 43.0% |
| Married | 44.2% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
6.9%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
3.1%
Bachelor's degree
32.5%
Graduate / professional
40.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 73.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,917 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2,562 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 18,480 | 31.0% |
| High school | 8,473 | 15.9% |
| College / grad school | 17,287 | 42.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
29.9%
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Public administration
15.9%
Other services
9.9%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Retail trade
3.3%
Construction
3.2%
Information
2.6%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 75.7% |
| Service | 7.0% |
| Sales & office | 12.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.0% |
| Production & transportation | 2.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.7% |
| Government | 28.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 39.1% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 15.6% |
| Walk | 9.5% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
10.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.4% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 20.5% |
| High cholesterol | 24.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.4% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 14.9% |
| Kidney disease | 1.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.8% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 12.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 5.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 80.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 4.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,946 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 22.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.5% |
| Public insurance | 16.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 223,606 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 19,061 | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,550 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,717 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 4,220 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 183,804 | 80.5% |
| Born in same state | 176,691 | 77.0% |
| Born in different state | 51,284 | 19.5% |
| Foreign born | 7,113 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 52,653 | 19.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 27,289 | 58.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 30,373 | 12.8% |
| French | 25,984 | 11% |
| Arab | 6,696 | 2.8% |
| English | 2,439 | 1% |
| Polish | 2,231 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 1,493 | 0.6% |
| German | 1,297 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 1,088 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 737 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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