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Household size in ZIP 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22124 average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22124 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, as it has nationally.
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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 22124: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 22124
Renters in ZIP 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.6% of households in ZIP 22124 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 22124: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 22124 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 22124 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east 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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,863 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,911 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,614 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,535 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$673 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22124 costs $2,535 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $673 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 22124
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.0% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 22124: 81.0% 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 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 22124: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only eight of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 22124
| Period | ZIP 22124 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 22124 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 23 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 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 22124 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 22124 | 2.80 | 44.5 | 3.4% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 1984 | $2,535 | 81.0% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 22181 | 2.89 | 43.3 | 6.7% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 1978 | $2,823 | 80.6% | 99.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 22030 | 2.71 | 36.0 | 6.1% | 42.6% | 3.4% | 1987 | $2,404 | 67.3% | 93.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 22035 | 2.18 | 39.1 | 4.9% | 77.4% | 4.0% | 2007 | $1,897 | 82.4% | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 22033 | 2.60 | 39.1 | 5.3% | 36.2% | 4.4% | 1990 | $2,408 | 67.9% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 22031 | 2.61 | 36.8 | 5.8% | 48.6% | 5.0% | 1982 | $2,268 | 72.4% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 22180 | 2.78 | 40.6 | 7.0% | 29.8% | 3.5% | 1976 | $2,935 | 75.6% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 20191 | 2.63 | 39.1 | 9.2% | 32.7% | 7.4% | 1982 | $2,095 | 67.2% | 93.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 22182 | 2.85 | 44.0 | 4.5% | 25.8% | 3.6% | 1985 | $3,054 | 81.7% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22032 | 2.99 | 42.2 | 6.0% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 1977 | $2,637 | 68.3% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 20190 | 1.96 | 40.0 | 6.8% | 51.5% | 6.4% | 1992 | $2,297 | 74.1% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
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 22124. 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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