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Population and households in ZIP 22902
Household size in ZIP 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22902 is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have smaller 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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in ZIP 22902 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 22902 (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, 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 22902
Renters in ZIP 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 22902 than nationally: 47.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 22902 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 22902 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Virginia overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, 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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $996 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,040 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,143 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,537 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$541 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 22902 runs $1,537 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Virginia overall ($1,743). Rents are up $541 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 22902
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.6% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 22902 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (58.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.5 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 22902 has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22902 is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The share with a diploma has risen 7.9 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 22902
| Period | ZIP 22902 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 22902 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. 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 22902 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 22902 | 2.15 | 40.4 | 12.9% | 47.0% | 7.0% | 1979 | $1,537 | 58.1% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 22904 | 2.10 | 19.4 | 11.0% | 92.1% | 13.4% | 1966 | $1,433 | 62.3% | 89.9% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 22903 | 2.26 | 33.0 | 10.4% | 56.7% | 9.2% | 1981 | $1,645 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 22901 | 2.24 | 43.5 | 9.1% | 43.2% | 7.7% | 1983 | $1,726 | 59.1% | 92.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 22911 | 2.52 | 41.2 | 6.2% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 1999 | $2,044 | 61.9% | 96.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 22947 | 2.45 | 53.4 | 7.5% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 1996 | $1,730 | 62.3% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 22959 | 2.46 | 49.4 | 4.7% | 21.0% | 7.0% | 1989 | $1,399 | 43.1% | 91.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 22936 | 2.68 | 45.6 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1989 | $1,693 | 64.2% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 22974 | 2.95 | 45.3 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 15.6% | 1994 | $1,386 | 33.7% | 91.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 22932 | 2.56 | 42.6 | 10.4% | 20.4% | 12.5% | 2003 | $1,896 | 69.4% | 96.1% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 22923 | 2.63 | 38.9 | 10.5% | 26.0% | 5.3% | 1991 | $1,655 | 43.5% | 97.3% | 1.3% |
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 22902. 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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