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Household size in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.15 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.32 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.11 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20169 are large by national standards, averaging 3.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 27 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 20169 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in ZIP 20169, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 20169
Renters in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.2% of households in ZIP 20169 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 22.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 20169: just 3.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 20169 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast. Only 12 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,949 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,867 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,514 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,984 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,035 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20169 costs $2,984 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,035 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only eight of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 20169
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.9% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 20169 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 20169 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 20169: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 20169
| Period | ZIP 20169 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 20169 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 34 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 20169 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 20169 | 3.11 | 43.1 | 7.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 2003 | $2,984 | 65.9% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 20155 | 3.07 | 42.5 | 6.6% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 2004 | $2,310 | 58.5% | 96.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 20143 | 2.91 | 43.5 | 8.3% | 3.4% | 16.4% | 1986 | $2,472 | 44.9% | 97.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 20137 | 2.75 | 44.6 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1996 | $3,178 | 60.3% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 20105 | 3.43 | 37.2 | 8.4% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 2012 | $2,842 | 75.9% | 97.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 20198 | 2.36 | 53.1 | 4.6% | 41.3% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,716 | 47.4% | 94.1% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 20136 | 3.51 | 34.9 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 3.4% | 2003 | $2,727 | 55.6% | 96.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 20109 | 3.10 | 33.8 | 15.8% | 55.6% | 5.3% | 1989 | $2,080 | 35.5% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 20152 | 3.35 | 38.9 | 7.3% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 2006 | $3,069 | 69.6% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 20187 | 3.00 | 42.1 | 7.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 1995 | $2,222 | 53.3% | 95.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 20118 | 1.94 | 57.1 | 6.9% | 33.1% | 6.1% | 1975 | $1,641 | 60.2% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 20169. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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