22150 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22150, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22150 is a zip code in Fairfax County, Virginia, which covers Lee, with a total population of 28,283 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 22150 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22150.

The estimated population of people living in 22150 is 28,283, with a median age of 40.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22150 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,283
 -4.4% +3.45%
2020
29,585
+2.35%
-
2019
28,905
+3.75%
-
2018
27,860
+1.9%
-
2017
27,341
 - -

Population of 22150 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22150 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
38.2%
39.2%
 -2.55%
Black/African American
11%
12.3%
 -10.57%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
19.6%
22.6%
 -13.27%
Asian
28.2%
23%
 +22.61%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
2.4%
 -12.50%
Other
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22150 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 22150 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22150 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22150 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.5 -0.74% 39.4 +1.81% 41.8 -3.69%
2020 40.8 +4.62% 38.7 +4.03% 43.4 +3.58%
2019 39 +0.52% 37.2 +0.81% 41.9 +1.7%
2018 38.8 -2.27% 36.9 -2.12% 41.2 -2.83%
2017 39.7 - 37.7 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 22150 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 22150 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 1,595 +6.61% 1,355 +15.97% 1,667 1,553
10 to 19 1,689 -3.93% 1,825 -15.23% 1,605 1,541
20 to 29 1,983 -5.59% 1,589 +17.42% 1,855 1,847
30 to 39 1,983 +6.57% 1,780 +2.39% 2,102 1,820
40 to 49 1,663 +13.58% 1,857 -21.15% 1,881 1,488
50 to 59 1,798 +7.85% 1,886 +4.64% 1,935 1,930
60 to 69 1,462 -2.48% 1,098 +21.33% 1,411 1,346
70+ 1,264 +32.87% 2,514 +6.84% 1,716 2,586

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22150 zip code is $106,132.00.

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 22150.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,240.00
  • 45 to 64
    $133,445.00
  • 65 and over
    $70,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22150 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 22150, 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 22150 is currently $127,994.00.

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.

17.32% of households in 22150 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 22150 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22150 is $44,926.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22150 by the total population of 22150.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22150 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22150 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
    22.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22150 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22150 zip over the age of 16 is 23,251.

Of those people, a total of 64.10% 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 22150 is 59.10%.

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 22150 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,334 38.90% 27.90%
20 to 24 years 1,939 68.40% 13.30%
25 to 29 years 1,763 86.40% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 1,871 87.90% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 3,589 82.40% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 3,677 92.70% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 2,019 83.60% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,387 66.50% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 2,787 30.00% 3.30%
75 years and over 2,885 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22150. 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 11,135 58.40% 3.40%
Black or African American 2,629 77.40% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 179 72.60% 0.00%
Asian 6,767 65.70% 7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,299 77.40% 4.80%
Two or more races 1,242 63.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,215 76.10% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,097 53.90% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22150 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 22150 is 13,748, with median earnings of $42,642.00.

Women in 22150 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,748 $42,642.00
Male 7,778 $47,188.00
Female 5,970 $39,241.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22150 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 1,541 $108,165.00
Business and Financial 979 $95,096.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,110 $112,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 314 $113,571.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 186 $62,179.00
Community and Social Service 71 $45,208.00
Legal 186 $140,417.00
Educational and Library 345 $40,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 325 $32,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 539 $54,915.00
Healthcare Support 535 $26,865.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 126 $47,083.00
Law Enforcement 95 $66,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,146 $16,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 564 $32,266.00
Personal Care and Service 567 $25,372.00
Sales 1,065 $20,664.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,427 $43,299.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 700 $35,185.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 334 $60,833.00
Production 414 $28,404.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,001 $31,223.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22150 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 22150.

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 993 $117,736.00 548 $85,227.00
Business and Financial 546 $93,359.00 433 $106,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 864 $112,344.00 246 $115,357.00
Architecture and Engineering 234 $111,375.00 80 $125,865.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 115 $61,490.00 71 $125,096.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 55 $43,295.00
Legal 137 $175,609.00 49 $90,729.00
Educational and Library 92 $36,250.00 253 $40,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $24,914.00 172 $74,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $135,192.00 449 $54,632.00
Healthcare Support 106 $50,565.00 429 $26,564.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $73,030.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 69 $102,614.00 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 630 $15,637.00 516 $17,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 356 $33,333.00 208 $31,016.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $18,750.00 483 $25,709.00
Sales 487 $40,434.00 578 $11,868.00
Office and Administrative Support 363 $41,474.00 1,064 $43,772.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 695 $35,133.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 334 $60,833.00 0 $0.00
Production 238 $36,630.00 176 $7,067.00
Transportation and Material Moving 977 $31,196.00 24 $33,438.00

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 9,540 households in 22150, with an average household size of 2.94 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 6,451 families living in the 22150 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 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 22150:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,810 663 978 3,089
Average Household Size 3.78 3.51 3.98 1.19
Total Families 4,810 663 978 0
Average Household Size 3.68 3.1 3.66 0

Poverty

Of the 6,451 families living in 22150, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22150:

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 9,769 housing units in 22150.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,540 97.66%
Vacant 229 2.34%

34.90% of the total 9,769 housing units in 22150 are rental units. This is approximately 3,409 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,017 are occupied by the owner - or 61.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22150 is $2,263.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22150 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
    114
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    149
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    305
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    806
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    814
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    733
  • $3,000 or more
    586

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22150 is $500,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22150 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    50
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,743
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,840
  • $1,000,000 or more
    168

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22150. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22150 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    30
  • 1940 to 1949
    140
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,543
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,508
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,069
  • 1980 to 1989
    915
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,094
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,364
  • 2010 to 2013
    106
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 22150 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    840
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,201
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,019
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,480

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22150 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22150 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22150.

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
    89
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    617
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    867
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,368
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,638
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    922
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,980
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    476
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    972
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,281
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    991
  • 90 or more minutes
    178

Summary

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