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Population and households in ZIP 22401
Household size in ZIP 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22401 is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.42, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22401 is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 22401 (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, 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 22401
Renters in ZIP 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.0% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.6% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22401 rent: 60.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (29.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 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 22401 than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, 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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 22401 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,012 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,076 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,203 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,605 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$593 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22401 costs $1,605 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Washington area as a whole ($2,236). Rent has climbed $593 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 22401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 22401 (45.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%). The share with a degree is up 16.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 22401 have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 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 22401
| Period | ZIP 22401 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22401 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 22401 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 22401 | 2.31 | 33.5 | 10.4% | 60.0% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,605 | 45.3% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 22405 | 2.90 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 1993 | $2,094 | 42.2% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 22408 | 2.64 | 37.3 | 10.4% | 23.0% | 4.5% | 1997 | $1,806 | 40.4% | 92.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22407 | 2.85 | 38.7 | 12.4% | 24.2% | 6.2% | 1997 | $1,922 | 33.7% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 22406 | 2.83 | 45.1 | 9.2% | 23.7% | 4.9% | 2002 | $2,143 | 42.5% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22553 | 2.98 | 38.7 | 7.3% | 16.0% | 5.0% | 2000 | $1,878 | 35.7% | 93.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 22551 | 2.89 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 1996 | $1,507 | 30.2% | 88.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 22580 | 2.72 | 40.2 | 15.4% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,130 | 21.3% | 87.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 22538 | 2.07 | 30.6 | 14.8% | 31.8% | 12.7% | 1990 | $963 | 33.7% | 90.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 22736 | 2.71 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 22.0% | 9.0% | 1986 | $1,625 | 16.7% | 87.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 22508 | 2.67 | 43.4 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.4% | 1999 | $1,891 | 37.9% | 93.2% | 1.2% |
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 22401. 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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