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Population and households in ZIP 22302
Household size in ZIP 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22302 are small: just 2.13 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 19 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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in ZIP 22302 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Washington area, where the median age is 39.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, 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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in ZIP 22302, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 22 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 22302
Renters in ZIP 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 22302 than nationally: 44.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 24.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 22302 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 22302 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,548 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,760 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,176 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,142 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$593 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22302 pays $2,142 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $593 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
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 22302
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.5% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.6% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.9% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 22302: 73.9% 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 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 22302: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 22302 has a higher share of high school graduates than most Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22302
| Period | ZIP 22302 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22302 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.8 points, 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 22302 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 22302 | 2.13 | 40.9 | 4.9% | 44.6% | 6.8% | 1970 | $2,142 | 73.9% | 95.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 22206 | 1.94 | 36.9 | 7.6% | 49.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,514 | 74.5% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 22305 | 2.35 | 35.2 | 11.7% | 65.1% | 4.4% | 1959 | $1,947 | 54.5% | 77.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 22311 | 2.39 | 35.5 | 10.7% | 83.9% | 7.9% | 1975 | $2,068 | 48.6% | 87.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22301 | 2.33 | 39.1 | 2.8% | 43.6% | 6.4% | 1962 | $2,755 | 84.5% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 22204 | 2.38 | 36.8 | 7.8% | 60.7% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,963 | 58.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22304 | 2.20 | 38.7 | 8.3% | 58.9% | 5.8% | 1977 | $2,287 | 55.5% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22202 | 1.80 | 37.9 | 2.4% | 79.1% | 12.9% | 1981 | $2,625 | 83.5% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 22314 | 1.85 | 41.7 | 6.2% | 54.1% | 7.9% | 1982 | $2,494 | 80.4% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 22041 | 2.88 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 45.3% | 4.8% | 1970 | $1,994 | 44.8% | 76.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 22303 | 2.25 | 38.3 | 6.6% | 50.1% | 7.4% | 1981 | $2,441 | 63.5% | 92.0% | 4.0% |
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 22302. 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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