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Population and households in ZIP 22554
Household size in ZIP 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22554 is a place of big households: 3.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.06 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have larger 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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.8, ZIP 22554 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 34.1, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 22554: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.9 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 22554
Renters in ZIP 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.0% of households in ZIP 22554 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among owners, 18.8% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in ZIP 22554 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | 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 | 2000 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 22554 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. 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 southwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,549 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,434 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,775 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,295 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$746 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22554 pays $2,295 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $746 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.1% 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 southwest and lowest in the center.
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 22554
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 22554 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the wider Washington area (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.8 points, 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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22554 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 22554
| Period | ZIP 22554 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22554 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 22554 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 22554 | 3.22 | 34.8 | 8.1% | 19.0% | 4.7% | 2000 | $2,295 | 48.0% | 93.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 22556 | 3.31 | 37.1 | 11.3% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 1993 | $1,884 | 37.8% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 22134 | 3.07 | 25.5 | 4.2% | 96.6% | 14.7% | 1995 | $2,335 | 44.2% | 98.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 22406 | 2.83 | 45.1 | 9.2% | 23.7% | 4.9% | 2002 | $2,143 | 42.5% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22172 | 3.15 | 38.1 | 15.1% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,490 | 37.6% | 92.9% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 22405 | 2.90 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 1993 | $2,094 | 42.2% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 22026 | 3.45 | 34.3 | 17.4% | 27.7% | 4.0% | 2004 | $2,428 | 46.7% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 20662 | 2.33 | 44.0 | 6.5% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 1981 | $1,144 | 20.9% | 94.2% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 22720 | 3.28 | 37.7 | 2.3% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 1989 | $1,603 | 20.1% | 93.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 20658 | 2.29 | 45.7 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 10.0% | 1972 | $1,654 | 26.5% | 91.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 22742 | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.6% | 22.1% | 4.6% | 1986 | $1,454 | 21.4% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
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 22554. 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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