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Population and households in ZIP 22603
Household size in ZIP 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 22603 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.52 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22603 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten are older.
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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 22603, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 22603 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22603
Renters in ZIP 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22603 own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 4.6 points from 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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 22603: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 22603 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $980 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,176 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,172 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,840 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$861 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22603 pays $1,840 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $861 a month since 2006–10, up 88%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
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 22603
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 22603 than nationally: 28.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, 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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 22603 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% 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, as it has nationally. ZIP 22603 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 22603
| Period | ZIP 22603 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22603 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 22603 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 22603 | 2.47 | 49.6 | 7.1% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 1993 | $1,840 | 28.2% | 87.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 22601 | 2.41 | 38.3 | 13.2% | 55.3% | 10.0% | 1969 | $1,412 | 28.6% | 86.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 22656 | 2.58 | 42.1 | 13.3% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 2006 | $2,434 | 50.3% | 92.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22602 | 2.85 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 1994 | $1,708 | 33.0% | 89.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 22624 | 3.54 | 33.5 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 1984 | $2,458 | 34.1% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 25421 | 2.32 | 47.7 | 5.8% | 27.4% | 7.0% | 1989 | $932 | 35.9% | 95.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 25413 | 2.73 | 37.1 | 14.4% | 10.0% | 7.2% | 2000 | $1,495 | 26.0% | 89.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 25420 | 2.45 | 46.0 | 6.2% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 1992 | $781 | 39.2% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 22637 | 2.44 | 46.6 | 27.9% | 28.5% | 14.3% | 1995 | $1,200 | 28.8% | 83.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 22625 | 2.57 | 47.8 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 1993 | $1,515 | 29.6% | 95.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22611 | 2.71 | 46.5 | 6.3% | 23.0% | 11.1% | 1982 | $1,352 | 39.2% | 93.0% | 3.0% |
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 22603. 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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