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Household size in ZIP 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, ZIP 23117 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Washington area overall, where it has 2.77 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.41, even as the national average fell.
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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23117 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.6, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 23117 (11.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 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 23117
Renters in ZIP 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 23117 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.4 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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 23117: 22.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as 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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 23117 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center 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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,021 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,116 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,007 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,257 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$236 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23117 costs $1,257 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $236 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 23117
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 23117 than nationally: 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 23117 is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Washington area (91.2%). The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 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 23117
| Period | ZIP 23117 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 23117 than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 23117 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 23117 | 2.59 | 49.3 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 22.6% | 1993 | $1,257 | 27.1% | 89.2% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 23024 | 2.65 | 44.0 | 14.6% | 13.2% | 14.4% | 1997 | $1,271 | 31.4% | 91.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 23093 | 2.52 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 23.6% | 11.9% | 1993 | $1,386 | 27.5% | 89.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 22534 | 2.86 | 40.0 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1998 | $1,591 | 15.3% | 89.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 23015 | 2.56 | 44.1 | 7.9% | 13.1% | 11.0% | 1991 | $992 | 41.4% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 22551 | 2.89 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 1996 | $1,507 | 30.2% | 88.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 22942 | 2.45 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 24.8% | 15.5% | 1991 | $1,334 | 36.6% | 91.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 22546 | 2.73 | 38.7 | 15.8% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 1996 | $1,590 | 22.3% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 22974 | 2.95 | 45.3 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 15.6% | 1994 | $1,386 | 33.7% | 91.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 22580 | 2.72 | 40.2 | 15.4% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,130 | 21.3% | 87.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 22947 | 2.45 | 53.4 | 7.5% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 1996 | $1,730 | 62.3% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
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 23117. 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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