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Population and households in ZIP 22203
Household size in ZIP 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.93 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22203 is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.93 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.3, ZIP 22203 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 34.8, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in ZIP 22203, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 33 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 22203
Renters in ZIP 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.2% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.5% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.3% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22203 rent: 70.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.1 points, 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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 22203 is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (5.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller 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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 22203 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,559 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,790 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,109 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,536 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$977 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22203 pays $2,536 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $977 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
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 22203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.2% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 22203 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (78.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 17 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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 22203: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 22203
| Period | ZIP 22203 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22203 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 22203 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 22203 | 2.04 | 35.3 | 5.8% | 70.3% | 8.9% | 1981 | $2,536 | 78.2% | 95.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 22201 | 1.94 | 33.0 | 3.8% | 68.6% | 8.8% | 1984 | $2,612 | 86.5% | 97.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 22204 | 2.38 | 36.8 | 7.8% | 60.7% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,963 | 58.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22205 | 2.68 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 1956 | $2,897 | 80.9% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 22211 | 2.33 | 21.2 | 4.1% | 100.0% | 62.5% | 1938 | $3,501 | 40.5% | 99.5% | 26.3% |
| ZIP 22207 | 2.88 | 42.1 | 5.6% | 20.1% | 6.7% | 1959 | $2,969 | 81.2% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 22044 | 2.63 | 37.4 | 8.2% | 53.3% | 3.5% | 1963 | $2,070 | 47.9% | 83.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 22041 | 2.88 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 45.3% | 4.8% | 1970 | $1,994 | 44.8% | 76.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 22209 | 1.71 | 34.4 | 1.9% | 69.8% | 12.8% | 1986 | $2,320 | 83.5% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 22206 | 1.94 | 36.9 | 7.6% | 49.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,514 | 74.5% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 22213 | 2.78 | 44.1 | 6.9% | 23.0% | 8.4% | 1966 | $3,500 | 77.0% | 90.4% | 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 22203. 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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