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Population and households in ZIP 22801
Household size in ZIP 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22801 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.3, ZIP 22801 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.0, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 22801 than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
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 22801
Renters in ZIP 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22801 rent: 52.1% 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, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 22801 is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, 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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 22801 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $947 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,069 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,335 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22801 pays $1,335 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $388 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
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 22801
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 22801 than nationally: 43.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 22801 have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 22801
| Period | ZIP 22801 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22801 is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia as a whole (4.3%). 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 22801 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 22801 | 2.60 | 32.3 | 9.3% | 52.1% | 9.8% | 1992 | $1,335 | 43.3% | 90.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 22807 | 3.50 | 19.4 | 3.5% | 84.0% | 32.7% | 1967 | $1,228 | 74.2% | 94.8% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 22802 | 2.63 | 38.4 | 15.3% | 46.2% | 9.2% | 1981 | $1,172 | 32.8% | 82.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 22846 | 2.56 | 45.9 | 14.2% | 28.4% | 9.2% | 1986 | $1,802 | 44.8% | 94.4% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 22832 | 2.97 | 34.9 | 16.4% | 22.8% | 18.1% | 1979 | $1,221 | 17.8% | 87.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 22841 | 2.44 | 40.4 | 6.5% | 26.2% | 9.2% | 1986 | $1,563 | 33.7% | 93.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 22812 | 2.45 | 33.7 | 4.4% | 30.6% | 6.2% | 1976 | $1,360 | 40.3% | 90.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 22821 | 2.57 | 40.7 | 9.8% | 21.2% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,121 | 24.4% | 78.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22840 | 2.55 | 45.2 | 10.4% | 13.2% | 18.0% | 1995 | $1,464 | 48.1% | 94.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 24471 | 2.53 | 41.9 | 8.3% | 17.2% | 13.8% | 1968 | $1,439 | 29.5% | 94.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 22834 | 2.96 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 17.0% | 10.8% | 1987 | $1,140 | 32.4% | 88.8% | 2.8% |
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 22801. 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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