22213 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22213, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22213 is a zip code in Arlington County, Virginia, which covers Arlington, with a total population of 4,336 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 22213 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22213.

The estimated population of people living in 22213 is 4,336, with a median age of 39.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22213 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,336
+4.03%
+30.72%
2020
4,168
+12.25%
-
2019
3,713
+0.79%
-
2018
3,684
+11.06%
-
2017
3,317
 - -

Population of 22213 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22213 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
60.7%
77.6%
 -21.78%
Black/African American
2.1%
1.6%
 +31.25%
Native
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.9%
6.4%
 +85.94%
Asian
8.3%
9.3%
 -10.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
15.8%
4%
 +295.00%
Other
0%
1.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22213 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 22213 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22213 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22213 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.1 +3.17% 39.6 +1.8% 38.1 +2.7%
2020 37.9 -0.26% 38.9 -0.51% 37.1 -0.27%
2019 38 +4.11% 39.1 +8.61% 37.2 +1.36%
2018 36.5 -1.88% 36 -1.37% 36.7 -2.39%
2017 37.2 - 36.5 - 37.6 -

The median age of the 22213 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 22213 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 9 270 -10.18% 244 2.09% 225 242
10 to 19 163 +30.98% 143 +41.05% 202 203
20 to 29 263 +37.35% 155 +45.83% 362 232
30 to 39 336 +38.62% 307 +23.68% 412 381
40 to 49 220 +76.49% 220 -10.22% 430 188
50 to 59 274 -0.48% 191 +103.3% 271 468
60 to 69 85 +158.18% 153 -5.16% 317 118
70+ 122 +21.08% 171 -15.65% 144 141

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22213 zip code is $166,676.00.

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 22213.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $144,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $247,396.00
  • 65 and over
    $97,037.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22213 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 22213, 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 22213 is currently $207,722.00.

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.

41.59% of households in 22213 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 22213 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    41.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22213 is $84,429.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22213 by the total population of 22213.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22213 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22213 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
    30.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    56.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22213 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22213 zip over the age of 16 is 3,670.

Of those people, a total of 67.00% 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 22213 is 65.10%.

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 22213 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 206 20.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 199 50.80% 30.70%
25 to 29 years 395 83.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 331 42.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 639 88.30% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 720 84.40% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 460 93.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 206 59.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 371 30.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 143 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22213. 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 2,701 66.80% 1.80%
Black or African American 83 98.80% 15.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 276 43.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 21 95.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 557 74.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 445 84.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,367 62.90% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22213 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 22213 is 2,391, with median earnings of $94,527.00.

Women in 22213 are earning approximately 133.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,391 $94,527.00
Male 1,452 $85,583.00
Female 939 $113,906.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22213 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 794 $68,871.00
Business and Financial 238 $117,870.00
Computer and Mathematical 209 $124,837.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $73,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $131,094.00
Community and Social Service 154 $220,750.00
Legal 150 $206,574.00
Educational and Library 151 $95,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 94 $84,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 84 $136,667.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $18,375.00
Sales 88 $143,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $85,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22213 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 22213.

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 693 $68,507.00 101 $134,875.00
Business and Financial 148 $125,769.00 90 $66,310.00
Computer and Mathematical 120 $116,333.00 89 $167,708.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $73,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $107,344.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 138 $0.00
Legal 50 $250,001.00 100 $206,481.00
Educational and Library 67 $76,250.00 84 $96,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $2,499.00 38 $113,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 67 $69,375.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 17 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 25 $18,125.00
Sales 64 $143,214.00 24 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $87,458.00 133 $44,509.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9 $0.00 0 $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 1,719 households in 22213, with an average household size of 2.51 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 1,229 families living in the 22213 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 22213:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,126 21 82 490
Average Household Size 2.93 2.43 3.29 1.42
Total Families 1,126 21 82 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.43 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 1,229 families living in 22213, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22213:

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 1,729 housing units in 22213.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,719 99.42%
Vacant 10 0.58%

35.05% of the total 1,729 housing units in 22213 are rental units. This is approximately 606 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,113 are occupied by the owner - or 64.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22213 is $3,022.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22213 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    58
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    106
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    65
  • $3,000 or more
    315

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22213 is $866,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22213 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    107
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    703
  • $1,000,000 or more
    303

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22213. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22213 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    205
  • 1940 to 1949
    135
  • 1950 to 1959
    437
  • 1960 to 1969
    143
  • 1970 to 1979
    29
  • 1980 to 1989
    103
  • 1990 to 1999
    140
  • 2000 to 2009
    306
  • 2010 to 2013
    231
  • 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 22213 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    821
  • 2 vehicles available
    655
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    243

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22213 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22213 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22213.

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
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    139
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    50
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    166
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    228
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    448
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    254
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    107
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    115
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    368
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    81
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22213 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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