22172 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22172, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22172 is a zip code in Prince William County, Virginia, which covers Dumfries, with a total population of 11,994 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 22172 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22172.

The estimated population of people living in 22172 is 11,994, with a median age of 33.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22172 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,994
+4.35%
+23.70%
2020
11,494
+15.7%
-
2019
9,934
 -1.65% -
2018
10,101
+4.18%
-
2017
9,696
 - -

Population of 22172 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22172 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
21.5%
26.5%
 -18.87%
Black/African American
35%
39.3%
 -10.94%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.1%
20.2%
 +29.21%
Asian
12.9%
8.3%
 +55.42%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
5.1%
 -25.49%
Other
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22172 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 22172 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22172 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22172 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.7 +2.12% 31.3 -0.95% 37.7 +7.1%
2020 33 +1.54% 31.6 0% 35.2 +3.23%
2019 32.5 0% 31.6 -1.56% 34.1 +2.1%
2018 32.5 -1.22% 32.1 -0.31% 33.4 -0.6%
2017 32.9 - 32.2 - 33.6 -

The median age of the 22172 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 22172 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 9 834 +6.61% 869 -36.13% 859 585
10 to 19 540 +95.85% 493 +42.54% 1,269 731
20 to 29 659 +36.61% 941 -21.15% 923 751
30 to 39 840 +15.46% 683 +21.44% 974 830
40 to 49 621 +28.7% 792 +34.31% 801 1,074
50 to 59 555 +31.4% 761 +0.89% 743 762
60 to 69 329 +62.58% 343 +39.64% 565 477
70+ 173 +55.65% 263 +40.94% 266 384

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22172 zip code is $93,786.00.

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 22172.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,380.00
  • 45 to 64
    $122,283.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,018.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22172 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 22172, 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 22172 is currently $121,081.00.

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.

14.96% of households in 22172 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 22172 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22172 is $38,914.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22172 by the total population of 22172.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22172 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22172 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
    22.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22172 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22172 zip over the age of 16 is 9,537.

Of those people, a total of 71.30% 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 22172 is 63.70%.

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 22172 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 987 42.20% 30.70%
20 to 24 years 878 66.10% 19.50%
25 to 29 years 796 80.30% 13.30%
30 to 34 years 1,091 84.90% 13.70%
35 to 44 years 1,757 88.40% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,691 89.20% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 645 74.70% 10.60%
60 to 64 years 761 62.90% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 521 34.40% 26.30%
75 years and over 410 9.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22172. 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 3,145 72.30% 8.50%
Black or African American 3,556 70.00% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 226 87.20% 0.00%
Asian 1,239 62.10% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 642 88.00% 3.50%
Two or more races 729 69.40% 14.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,357 80.50% 8.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,171 69.00% 8.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22172 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 22172 is 6,077, with median earnings of $41,535.00.

Women in 22172 are earning approximately 101.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,077 $41,535.00
Male 3,196 $41,132.00
Female 2,881 $41,927.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22172 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 815 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 515 $87,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 462 $92,905.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $107,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $49,125.00
Community and Social Service 104 $83,066.00
Legal 87 $31,298.00
Educational and Library 145 $41,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 289 $68,875.00
Healthcare Support 152 $17,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $46,667.00
Law Enforcement 38 $95,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 396 $17,574.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 315 $14,718.00
Personal Care and Service 114 $6,458.00
Sales 371 $22,230.00
Office and Administrative Support 740 $52,727.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 423 $33,990.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $59,737.00
Production 148 $30,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 213 $33,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22172 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 22172.

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 524 $64,802.00 291 $49,299.00
Business and Financial 147 $108,036.00 368 $87,031.00
Computer and Mathematical 325 $85,750.00 137 $93,909.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $107,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $50,288.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $0.00 60 $0.00
Legal 57 $85,625.00 30 $3,295.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 120 $41,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $0.00 209 $79,034.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 139 $17,526.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 117 $47,946.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 25 $88,194.00
Food Preparation and Serving 223 $18,566.00 173 $16,202.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $47,667.00 235 $14,684.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 103 $6,840.00
Sales 151 $22,457.00 220 $21,932.00
Office and Administrative Support 179 $63,674.00 561 $50,302.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 423 $33,990.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $65,219.00 33 $0.00
Production 110 $32,083.00 38 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $34,508.00 20 $0.00

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 3,624 households in 22172, with an average household size of 3.3 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 2,649 families living in the 22172 zip code with an average family size of 3.88 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 22172:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,928 236 485 975
Average Household Size 4.14 4.35 3.49 1.31
Total Families 1,928 236 485 0
Average Household Size 4.08 3.57 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 2,649 families living in 22172, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22172:

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 3,950 housing units in 22172.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,624 91.75%
Vacant 326 8.25%

34.15% of the total 3,950 housing units in 22172 are rental units. This is approximately 1,349 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,228 are occupied by the owner - or 56.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22172 is $1,330.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22172 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
    47
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    292
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    672
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    266
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    65
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22172 is $415,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22172 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    164
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    21
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    96
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    369
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    865
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    667
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22172. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22172 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    229
  • 1940 to 1949
    115
  • 1950 to 1959
    361
  • 1960 to 1969
    358
  • 1970 to 1979
    542
  • 1980 to 1989
    438
  • 1990 to 1999
    367
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,166
  • 2010 to 2013
    374
  • 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 22172 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    198
  • 1 vehicle available
    965
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,160
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,301

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22172 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22172 that commute to work in a particular way.

43.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22172.

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
    153
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    209
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    233
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    801
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    547
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    89
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    907
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    162
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    391
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,047
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    717
  • 90 or more minutes
    685

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22172 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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