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Household size in ZIP 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22508 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Washington area, where it has 2.77 people. Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22508 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. ZIP 22508 is older than most Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 22508: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 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 22508
Renters in ZIP 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.6% of households in ZIP 22508 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower 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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 22508 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (5.9%). Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 22508 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Only 24 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,600 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,304 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,367 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,891 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22508 pays $1,891 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rent has climbed $291 a month since 2006–10, up 18%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 22508
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 22508 as nationally: 37.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22508 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 22508
| Period | ZIP 22508 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 22508 has been strong: just 1.2% 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 three have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22508 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 22508 | 2.67 | 43.4 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.4% | 1999 | $1,891 | 37.9% | 93.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 22736 | 2.71 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 22.0% | 9.0% | 1986 | $1,625 | 16.7% | 87.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 22433 | 2.90 | 44.1 | 13.0% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 2003 | $1,372 | 17.0% | 92.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 22726 | 2.71 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 22.0% | 9.0% | 1986 | $1,625 | 16.7% | 87.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 22542 | 2.86 | 42.7 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 5.0% | 2000 | $1,590 | 18.1% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 22741 | 2.43 | 37.7 | 12.1% | 24.5% | 7.1% | 1980 | $1,250 | 22.9% | 86.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 22718 | 2.54 | 42.3 | 6.9% | 25.5% | 7.7% | 1986 | $1,476 | 20.6% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 22742 | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.6% | 22.1% | 4.6% | 1986 | $1,454 | 21.4% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 22567 | 2.73 | 42.5 | 7.0% | 15.0% | 7.4% | 1992 | $1,548 | 18.7% | 87.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 22553 | 2.98 | 38.7 | 7.3% | 16.0% | 5.0% | 2000 | $1,878 | 35.7% | 93.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 22720 | 3.28 | 37.7 | 2.3% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 1989 | $1,603 | 20.1% | 93.1% | 2.2% |
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 22508. 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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