22079 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22079, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22079 is a zip code in Fairfax County, Virginia, which covers Lee, Mount Vernon, and Springfield, with a total population of 37,686 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 22079 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22079.

The estimated population of people living in 22079 is 37,686, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22079 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,686
+2.3%
+6.67%
2020
36,839
+0.77%
-
2019
36,559
+2.72%
-
2018
35,592
+0.74%
-
2017
35,331
 - -

Population of 22079 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22079 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
34.2%
39.4%
 -13.20%
Black/African American
25.9%
24%
 +7.92%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
17.3%
13.3%
 +30.08%
Asian
17%
19.3%
 -11.92%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
3.6%
 +30.56%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22079 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 22079 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22079 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22079 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 +2.71% 36.9 +0.82% 38.6 +4.32%
2020 36.9 +0.54% 36.6 +3.1% 37 -1.6%
2019 36.7 +2.23% 35.5 -1.66% 37.6 +4.74%
2018 35.9 -0.28% 36.1 +0.28% 35.9 -0.28%
2017 36 - 36 - 36 -

The median age of the 22079 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 22079 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,342 +5.83% 2,785 -28.26% 2,387 2,060
10 to 19 2,859 +9.4% 2,441 +51.07% 3,100 3,903
20 to 29 1,984 -7.48% 2,374 -19.37% 1,817 1,881
30 to 39 2,532 -6.88% 2,648 -5.86% 2,359 2,483
40 to 49 2,793 +10.29% 2,884 +19.97% 3,047 3,473
50 to 59 2,655 -9.17% 2,613 -0.16% 2,412 2,600
60 to 69 1,264 +45.77% 1,478 +12.82% 1,924 1,658
70+ 693 +13.24% 986 +70.58% 781 1,801

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22079 zip code is $123,525.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 22079.

  • Under 25
    $73,403.00
  • 25 to 44
    $120,887.00
  • 45 to 64
    $152,006.00
  • 65 and over
    $92,703.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22079 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 22079, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 22079 is currently $148,024.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.84% of households in 22079 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 22079 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    20.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22079 is $47,997.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22079 by the total population of 22079.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22079 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22079 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    27.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22079 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22079 zip over the age of 16 is 28,556.

Of those people, a total of 73.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 22079 is 67.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 22079 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,320 41.20% 16.00%
20 to 24 years 1,880 71.60% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 1,818 87.10% 13.30%
30 to 34 years 1,908 93.30% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 5,806 87.40% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 6,215 85.70% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 2,445 87.60% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 2,283 76.60% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 2,580 36.40% 0.60%
75 years and over 1,301 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22079. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,659 70.70% 5.00%
Black or African American 7,630 75.70% 3.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 5,032 74.90% 1.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,195 73.50% 4.70%
Two or more races 3,036 75.60% 9.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,742 76.60% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,199 68.10% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22079 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 22079 is 19,262, with median earnings of $55,063.00.

Women in 22079 are earning approximately 77.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,262 $55,063.00
Male 9,662 $63,622.00
Female 9,600 $49,297.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22079 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,188 $100,917.00
Business and Financial 1,896 $83,842.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,145 $94,182.00
Architecture and Engineering 345 $74,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 190 $104,709.00
Community and Social Service 193 $60,792.00
Legal 298 $175,758.00
Educational and Library 1,243 $40,885.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 253 $109,821.00
Healthcare Practitioners 939 $82,303.00
Healthcare Support 465 $23,407.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $98,111.00
Law Enforcement 269 $85,694.00
Food Preparation and Serving 721 $21,362.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 640 $28,214.00
Personal Care and Service 687 $21,827.00
Sales 2,005 $30,678.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,995 $44,010.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 630 $46,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 454 $43,594.00
Production 367 $39,901.00
Transportation and Material Moving 635 $27,140.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22079 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 22079.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,326 $113,056.00 862 $86,375.00
Business and Financial 585 $125,579.00 1,311 $83,182.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,488 $101,429.00 657 $87,926.00
Architecture and Engineering 282 $93,026.00 63 $73,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 111 $112,542.00 79 $104,018.00
Community and Social Service 67 $60,458.00 126 $92,596.00
Legal 178 $176,364.00 120 $169,130.00
Educational and Library 182 $65,313.00 1,061 $36,926.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $96,136.00 185 $111,008.00
Healthcare Practitioners 184 $108,953.00 755 $76,098.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 445 $23,897.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 165 $102,875.00 77 $97,861.00
Law Enforcement 176 $71,250.00 93 $172,886.00
Food Preparation and Serving 224 $21,959.00 497 $20,823.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 473 $31,198.00 167 $27,117.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $11,995.00 514 $23,750.00
Sales 1,124 $35,625.00 881 $22,399.00
Office and Administrative Support 638 $46,632.00 1,357 $41,644.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 630 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 442 $43,125.00 12 $0.00
Production 188 $59,470.00 179 $38,016.00
Transportation and Material Moving 590 $27,277.00 45 $19,028.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,933 households in 22079, with an average household size of 3.16 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,115 families living in the 22079 zip code with an average family size of 3.68 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 22079:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,296 385 1,434 2,818
Average Household Size 3.72 3.74 3.86 1.26
Total Families 7,296 385 1,434 0
Average Household Size 3.7 3.28 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 9,115 families living in 22079, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22079:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,569 housing units in 22079.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,933 94.94%
Vacant 636 5.06%

23.47% of the total 12,569 housing units in 22079 are rental units. This is approximately 2,950 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,947 are occupied by the owner - or 71.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22079 is $2,244.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22079 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    36
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    20
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    218
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    753
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    985
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    300
  • $3,000 or more
    671

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22079 is $502,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22079 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    71
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    56
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    36
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    173
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    700
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,403
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,206
  • $1,000,000 or more
    302

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22079. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22079 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    140
  • 1940 to 1949
    112
  • 1950 to 1959
    340
  • 1960 to 1969
    357
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,363
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,098
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,924
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,517
  • 2010 to 2013
    687
  • 2014 or later
    31

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 22079 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    397
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,781
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,027
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,728

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22079 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22079 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22079.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    69
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    709
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,263
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,852
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,892
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,288
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,029
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    738
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    850
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,523
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,160
  • 90 or more minutes
    494

Summary

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