Population 48,753 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22304 is a place of small households, averaging 2.20 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.14 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 33 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 22304 are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, mirroring the country.
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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in ZIP 22304, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22304
Renters in ZIP 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.3% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22304 rent: 58.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a quarter of owners (26.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 22304: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, 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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 22304 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Washington area, where the median home dates to 1982. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,414 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,562 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,860 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,287 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$872 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22304 costs $2,287 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $872 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable 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 22304
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.1% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.0% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 22304: 55.5% 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 has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22304 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 22304
| Period | ZIP 22304 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22304 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 1.2 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 22304 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 22304 | 2.20 | 38.7 | 8.3% | 58.9% | 5.8% | 1977 | $2,287 | 55.5% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22311 | 2.39 | 35.5 | 10.7% | 83.9% | 7.9% | 1975 | $2,068 | 48.6% | 87.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22312 | 2.62 | 38.2 | 9.2% | 47.7% | 7.3% | 1975 | $2,280 | 53.1% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 22310 | 2.72 | 41.1 | 7.4% | 21.6% | 3.2% | 1978 | $2,700 | 65.7% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 22302 | 2.13 | 40.9 | 4.9% | 44.6% | 6.8% | 1970 | $2,142 | 73.9% | 95.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 22041 | 2.88 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 45.3% | 4.8% | 1970 | $1,994 | 44.8% | 76.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 22206 | 1.94 | 36.9 | 7.6% | 49.8% | 7.2% | 1971 | $2,514 | 74.5% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 22303 | 2.25 | 38.3 | 6.6% | 50.1% | 7.4% | 1981 | $2,441 | 63.5% | 92.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 22204 | 2.38 | 36.8 | 7.8% | 60.7% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,963 | 58.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22301 | 2.33 | 39.1 | 2.8% | 43.6% | 6.4% | 1962 | $2,755 | 84.5% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 22305 | 2.35 | 35.2 | 11.7% | 65.1% | 4.4% | 1959 | $1,947 | 54.5% | 77.5% | 3.9% |
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 22304. 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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