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Household size in ZIP 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, ZIP 22043 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.64, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in ZIP 22043 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 22043: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 22043 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22043
Renters in ZIP 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 22043 than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 37.4% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 22043: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 22043 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 22043 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,652 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,871 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,304 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,586 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$934 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22043 costs $2,586 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $934 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 22043
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.7% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.5% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 22043: 69.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22043 is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 22043
| Period | ZIP 22043 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 22043 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 22043 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 22043 | 2.69 | 39.1 | 6.5% | 38.1% | 4.2% | 1975 | $2,586 | 69.5% | 92.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22027 | 2.81 | 44.4 | 2.2% | 21.4% | 2.1% | 1987 | $2,908 | 77.6% | 98.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 22046 | 2.58 | 40.7 | 7.3% | 38.7% | 4.1% | 1972 | $2,268 | 76.1% | 93.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22213 | 2.78 | 44.1 | 6.9% | 23.0% | 8.4% | 1966 | $3,500 | 77.0% | 90.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22042 | 2.94 | 38.8 | 8.3% | 34.4% | 4.6% | 1969 | $2,397 | 53.0% | 86.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 22102 | 2.29 | 39.0 | 6.7% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 1993 | $2,583 | 84.0% | 98.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 22101 | 2.86 | 47.1 | 4.2% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 1975 | $3,098 | 85.8% | 97.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22180 | 2.78 | 40.6 | 7.0% | 29.8% | 3.5% | 1976 | $2,935 | 75.6% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 22205 | 2.68 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 1956 | $2,897 | 80.9% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 22044 | 2.63 | 37.4 | 8.2% | 53.3% | 3.5% | 1963 | $2,070 | 47.9% | 83.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 22182 | 2.85 | 44.0 | 4.5% | 25.8% | 3.6% | 1985 | $3,054 | 81.7% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
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 22043. 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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