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Population and households in ZIP 22601
Household size in ZIP 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 22601 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.47 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 22601 is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 22601 than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 22601
Renters in ZIP 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22601 rent: 55.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 22601 is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.8 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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 22601 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. ZIP 22601 has older homes than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,043 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,116 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,412 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$473 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 22601 runs $1,412 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $473 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, 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. Rents run highest in the west 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 22601
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 22601 than nationally: 28.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 22601 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 22601 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 22601
| Period | ZIP 22601 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 22601: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 22601 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 22601 | 2.41 | 38.3 | 13.2% | 55.3% | 10.0% | 1969 | $1,412 | 28.6% | 86.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 22602 | 2.85 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 1994 | $1,708 | 33.0% | 89.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 22603 | 2.47 | 49.6 | 7.1% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 1993 | $1,840 | 28.2% | 87.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 22656 | 2.58 | 42.1 | 13.3% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 2006 | $2,434 | 50.3% | 92.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22655 | 2.70 | 39.3 | 10.2% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 1996 | $1,657 | 31.4% | 91.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 22663 | 2.62 | 52.1 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 1995 | $1,296 | 38.4% | 94.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 22624 | 3.54 | 33.5 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 1984 | $2,458 | 34.1% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 22646 | 2.35 | 53.7 | 2.4% | 14.5% | 11.2% | 1977 | $1,165 | 36.5% | 88.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 22611 | 2.71 | 46.5 | 6.3% | 23.0% | 11.1% | 1982 | $1,352 | 39.2% | 93.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 22620 | 2.37 | 51.6 | 3.6% | 15.7% | 10.0% | 1977 | $1,165 | 41.6% | 90.1% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 22645 | 2.79 | 41.2 | 7.1% | 18.8% | 5.2% | 1992 | $961 | 31.0% | 91.8% | 1.8% |
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 22601. 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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