22204 ZIP Code — Arlington, VA
Arlington County, Virginia
ZIP code 22204 is located in Arlington, Virginia, within Arlington County. It covers approximately 4.12 square miles and serves a population of 52,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.
About ZIP code 22204
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $613,200. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($105,674) 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
52,359
population
4.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22204 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22204
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arlington | Acceptable |
| Arlington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22212 Arlington (0.5 mi)
22217 Arlington (0.6 mi)
22226 Arlington (1.4 mi)
22227 Arlington (1.4 mi)
22214 Arlington (1.4 mi)
22203 Arlington (1.5 mi)
22242 Arlington (1.5 mi)
22240 Arlington (1.5 mi)
22230 Arlington (1.5 mi)
22243 Arlington (1.5 mi)
22241 Arlington (1.5 mi)
22244 Arlington (1.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,359 |
| Population density | 12,708 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8615 |
| Longitude | -77.1001 |
| 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 | 26.8% | 17.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 23.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 34.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 24.2% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
52,359
Population
12,708
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$105,674
Median household income
$61,073
Per capita income
$613,200
Median home value
$1,816
Median monthly rent
41.6%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
10,655
Housing units
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,011
Under 5
1,975
1,476
5–9
1,450
1,420
10–14
1,395
1,262
15–19
1,240
1,162
20–24
1,142
5,564
25–34
5,465
4,724
35–44
4,641
3,537
45–54
3,474
1,331
55–59
1,307
1,226
60–64
1,205
1,830
65–74
1,798
512
75–84
502
358
85+
352
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,142 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 41,217 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,352 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.3%
Black or African American
14.8%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Asian
10%
Two or more races
9.1%
Other race
8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,373 | 43.3% |
| Black or African American | 8,994 | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,499 | 14% |
| Asian | 6,104 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 5,553 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 5,083 | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 238 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.8% | 17.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 23.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 34.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 24.2% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
11.5%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
20.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 20.6% |
| Median income | $105,674 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
24.3%
$500k–$1M
50.2%
$1M+
11.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $613,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,816 |
| Owner occupied | 41.6% |
| Renter occupied | 58.4% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 24.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 38.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 8.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.7% |
| Electricity | 47.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,522 | 37.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,694 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,718 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,016 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,787 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,434 | 19.3% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.1% | 41.8% |
| Married | 45.4% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
12.8%
Some college, no degree
12.0%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
34.1%
Graduate / professional
27.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 988 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 762 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,515 | 37.9% |
| High school | 1,920 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,739 | 31.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.9%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Public administration
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Other services
7.3%
Retail trade
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Information
3.6%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.3% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 25.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 51.1% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 16.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
11.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 16.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.5% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,007 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 19.2% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,373 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 6,973 | 14.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,972 | 8.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 832 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 1,025 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,220 | 69.2% |
| Born in same state | 34,356 | 65.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,005 | 24.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,864 | 3.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,139 | 30.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,577 | 53.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,842 | 7.3% |
| French | 3,558 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 1,667 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 517 | 1% |
| English | 402 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 283 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 257 | 0.5% |
| German | 188 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22204
What part of Arlington is ZIP code 22204?
ZIP code 22204 covers a portion of Arlington, Virginia, within Arlington County.
What county is ZIP code 22204 in?
ZIP code 22204 falls within Arlington County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 22204?
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 22204 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 22204 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22204?
The median home value in ZIP code 22204 is $613,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22204?
The median household income in ZIP code 22204 is $105,674, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22204 in?
ZIP code 22204 observes the EST timezone.