22172 ZIP Code — Triangle, VA
Prince William County, Virginia
ZIP code 22172 is located in Triangle, Virginia, within Prince William County. It covers approximately 20.60 square miles and serves a population of 11,823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703/571.
About ZIP code 22172
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $479,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $103,261.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
11,823
population
20.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22172 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22172
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Triangle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22025 Dumfries (2.4 mi)
22026 Dumfries (3.2 mi)
22134 Quantico (3.6 mi)
22135 Quantico (4.4 mi)
22193 Woodbridge (5.5 mi)
22191 Woodbridge (6.5 mi)
22192 Woodbridge (8.1 mi)
20112 Manassas (8.2 mi)
22556 Stafford (8.6 mi)
22554 Stafford (9.3 mi)
20640 Indian Head (10.1 mi)
20658 Marbury (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,823 |
| Population density | 574 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5637 |
| Longitude | -77.3562 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 703/571 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.0% | 17.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 36.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 16.3% | 17.5% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
11,823
Population
574
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$103,261
Median household income
$41,520
Per capita income
$479,000
Median home value
$1,414
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
2,655
Housing units
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
485
Under 5
413
284
5–9
242
458
10–14
389
608
15–19
518
513
20–24
436
972
25–34
828
915
35–44
779
916
45–54
779
235
55–59
200
467
60–64
397
299
65–74
255
158
75–84
134
77
85+
66
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,096 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 8,727 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 989 | 8.4% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
31.5%
White
29.1%
Asian
11.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Two or more races
8.5%
Other race
6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,198 | 31.5% |
| White | 3,880 | 29.1% |
| Asian | 1,531 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,515 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,139 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 809 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 266 | 2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.0% | 17.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 36.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 16.3% | 17.5% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
10.4%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
17.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 17.8% |
| Median income | $103,261 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
29.3%
$500k–$1M
44.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $479,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,414 |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 58.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 36.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% |
| Electricity | 36.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,984 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 73 | 2.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 799 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 766 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,642 | 45.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 758 | 20.9% |
| Average household size | 3.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 31.9% |
| Married | 49.4% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
12.6%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
15.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,156 | 35.4% |
| High school | 867 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 980 | 30.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Professional & management
20.0%
Public administration
17.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Retail trade
8.6%
Other services
7.7%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.6% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.2% |
| Government | 25.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,488 | 17.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 14.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,925 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 1,353 | 12.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 910 | 8.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 172 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 219 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,700 | 73.6% |
| Born in same state | 8,251 | 69.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,444 | 37.6% |
| Foreign born | 449 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,123 | 26.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,893 | 60.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 576 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 562 | 4.8% |
| Italian | 539 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 116 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 37 | 0.3% |
| English | 29 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22172
What city is ZIP code 22172 in?
ZIP code 22172 is primarily assigned to Triangle, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22172 in?
ZIP code 22172 falls within Prince William County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 22172 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 22172 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22172?
The median home value in ZIP code 22172 is $479,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22172?
The median household income in ZIP code 22172 is $103,261, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 22172?
ZIP code 22172 has an estimated population of 11,823 residents, with a density of 574 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 22172 in?
ZIP code 22172 observes the EST timezone.