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Population and households in ZIP 22201
Household size in ZIP 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.05 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.97 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22201 is a place of small households, averaging 1.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have smaller 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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22201 is young: half of its residents are under 33.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in ZIP 22201, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 22201
Renters in ZIP 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.6% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 22201: 68.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 32.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher 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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 22201 as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area as a whole (5.9%). Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 22201 was built around 1984, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,735 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,821 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,176 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,612 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$877 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22201 costs $2,612 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $877 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 22201
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 22201: 86.5% 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 3.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 22201 has the highest share of college graduates of any Virginia ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 22201: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 26 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 22201
| Period | ZIP 22201 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22201 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have lower unemployment. 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 22201 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 22201 | 1.94 | 33.0 | 3.8% | 68.6% | 8.8% | 1984 | $2,612 | 86.5% | 97.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 22211 | 2.33 | 21.2 | 4.1% | 100.0% | 62.5% | 1938 | $3,501 | 40.5% | 99.5% | 26.3% |
| ZIP 22209 | 1.71 | 34.4 | 1.9% | 69.8% | 12.8% | 1986 | $2,320 | 83.5% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 22203 | 2.04 | 35.3 | 5.8% | 70.3% | 8.9% | 1981 | $2,536 | 78.2% | 95.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 20057 | 1.99 | 19.7 | 9.9% | 58.5% | 10.1% | 1958 | $1,954 | 15.2% | 100.0% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 22204 | 2.38 | 36.8 | 7.8% | 60.7% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,963 | 58.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22207 | 2.88 | 42.1 | 5.6% | 20.1% | 6.7% | 1959 | $2,969 | 81.2% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20007 | 2.01 | 40.1 | 3.7% | 43.6% | 12.6% | 1951 | $2,571 | 87.2% | 97.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 20037 | 1.46 | 36.2 | 3.2% | 69.1% | 14.1% | 1979 | $2,522 | 90.1% | 99.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 22205 | 2.68 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 1956 | $2,897 | 80.9% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 20052 | 1.14 | 25.2 | 8.6% | 72.2% | 27.9% | 1986 | $2,463 | 87.4% | 98.7% | 10.5% |
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 22201. 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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