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Population and households in ZIP 22202
Household size in ZIP 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.79 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.91 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.90 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.80 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22202 are small: just 1.80 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 22202 is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.4% of households in ZIP 22202, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 22202
Renters in ZIP 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.1% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 22202: 79.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 22202 than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 8.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 22202 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. 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 north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,724 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,841 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,235 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,625 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$902 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 22202 runs $2,625 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $902 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 22202
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.7% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.8% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 22202 is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (83.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 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 | 98.0% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 22202: 98.0% 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 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 22202
| Period | ZIP 22202 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 22202 has been strong: 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 21 have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 22202 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 22202 | 1.80 | 37.9 | 2.4% | 79.1% | 12.9% | 1981 | $2,625 | 83.5% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 22305 | 2.35 | 35.2 | 11.7% | 65.1% | 4.4% | 1959 | $1,947 | 54.5% | 77.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 22211 | 2.33 | 21.2 | 4.1% | 100.0% | 62.5% | 1938 | $3,501 | 40.5% | 99.5% | 26.3% |
| ZIP 22206 | 1.94 | 36.9 | 7.6% | 49.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,514 | 74.5% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 22204 | 2.38 | 36.8 | 7.8% | 60.7% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,963 | 58.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 20319 | 1.36 | 54.8 | 4.7% | 28.8% | 20.4% | 1965 | $2,367 | 77.3% | 100.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 22302 | 2.13 | 40.9 | 4.9% | 44.6% | 6.8% | 1970 | $2,142 | 73.9% | 95.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 22301 | 2.33 | 39.1 | 2.8% | 43.6% | 6.4% | 1962 | $2,755 | 84.5% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 20373 | 3.49 | 21.7 | 1.5% | 100.0% | 3.8% | 1998 | $3,092 | 35.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20024 | 1.57 | 36.5 | 9.2% | 68.8% | 16.3% | 1991 | $2,238 | 74.6% | 96.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 22209 | 1.71 | 34.4 | 1.9% | 69.8% | 12.8% | 1986 | $2,320 | 83.5% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
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 22202. 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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