22301 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22301, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22301 is a zip code in Alexandria city, Virginia, which covers Alexandria, with a total population of 14,410 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 22301 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22301.

The estimated population of people living in 22301 is 14,410, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22301 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,410
+9.27%
+11.40%
2020
13,188
 -1.41% -
2019
13,377
 -1.41% -
2018
13,569
+4.9%
-
2017
12,935
 - -

Population of 22301 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22301 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
78.1%
80.9%
 -3.46%
Black/African American
5.9%
5.4%
 +9.26%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
9.3%
8.9%
 +4.49%
Asian
2.9%
2.7%
 +7.41%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.7%
 +94.12%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22301 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 22301 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22301 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22301 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 -1.63% 36.7 -2.13% 35.5 -1.66%
2020 36.8 -2.13% 37.5 -4.34% 36.1 -2.43%
2019 37.6 +1.08% 39.2 +1.55% 37 +1.37%
2018 37.2 +0.27% 38.6 +3.21% 36.5 -1.08%
2017 37.1 - 37.4 - 36.9 -

The median age of the 22301 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 22301 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 9 890 +24.28% 870 -13.09% 1,125 737
10 to 19 469 +26.96% 617 +35.76% 606 842
20 to 29 529 +24.45% 759 +6.12% 638 795
30 to 39 1,392 +31.74% 1,671 +13.13% 1,824 1,891
40 to 49 1,169 1.46% 1,080 -2.73% 1,156 1,038
50 to 59 858 +16.02% 914 -11.98% 996 800
60 to 69 518 +23.9% 514 +17.41% 632 587
70+ 267 +36.26% 418 -11.59% 375 368

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22301 zip code is $172,594.00.

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 22301.

  • Under 25
    $70,156.00
  • 25 to 44
    $167,058.00
  • 45 to 64
    $231,806.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,393.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22301 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 22301, 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 22301 is currently $208,949.00.

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.

40.44% of households in 22301 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 22301 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.18%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    40.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22301 is $91,321.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22301 by the total population of 22301.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22301 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22301 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
    41.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22301 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22301 zip over the age of 16 is 11,498.

Of those people, a total of 80.90% 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 22301 is 76.80%.

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 22301 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 398 11.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 375 65.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,058 83.30% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 1,965 93.10% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 2,858 92.40% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 2,193 95.90% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 689 92.60% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 554 76.50% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 992 44.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 416 12.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22301. 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 9,505 81.50% 1.60%
Black or African American 791 69.50% 3.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 412 88.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 100.00% 0.00%
Other 152 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 605 75.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 926 69.00% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,091 82.50% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22301 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 22301 is 8,829, with median earnings of $104,794.00.

Women in 22301 are earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,829 $104,794.00
Male 4,563 $125,287.00
Female 4,266 $90,375.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22301 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 1,812 $131,842.00
Business and Financial 1,459 $111,578.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,050 $111,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 297 $128,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 368 $125,801.00
Community and Social Service 135 $67,050.00
Legal 769 $178,967.00
Educational and Library 484 $67,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 539 $87,868.00
Healthcare Practitioners 314 $75,000.00
Healthcare Support 47 $30,568.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $44,196.00
Law Enforcement 88 $133,214.00
Food Preparation and Serving 105 $42,589.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $31,016.00
Personal Care and Service 128 $38,571.00
Sales 378 $70,270.00
Office and Administrative Support 353 $85,536.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $42,261.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $0.00
Production 29 $50,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 80 $44,205.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22301 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 22301.

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 965 $156,799.00 847 $117,578.00
Business and Financial 767 $125,266.00 692 $98,966.00
Computer and Mathematical 614 $130,000.00 436 $90,850.00
Architecture and Engineering 235 $139,875.00 62 $90,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 158 $93,542.00 210 $126,231.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 125 $66,550.00
Legal 370 $209,545.00 399 $156,875.00
Educational and Library 187 $66,505.00 297 $70,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 241 $89,432.00 298 $77,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $82,868.00 229 $64,563.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 36 $4,643.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $43,527.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $134,286.00 22 $106,429.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $53,523.00 36 $16,731.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $24,417.00 41 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $13,906.00 107 $44,125.00
Sales 156 $74,500.00 222 $67,278.00
Office and Administrative Support 196 $94,375.00 157 $54,931.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $43,438.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00 17 $105,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 80 $44,205.00 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 6,242 households in 22301, with an average household size of 2.3 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 3,594 families living in the 22301 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 22301:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,251 160 183 2,648
Average Household Size 3.02 2.58 3.33 1.32
Total Families 3,251 160 183 0
Average Household Size 3 2.55 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 3,594 families living in 22301, 1.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22301:

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 6,482 housing units in 22301.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,242 96.30%
Vacant 240 3.70%

42.21% of the total 6,482 housing units in 22301 are rental units. This is approximately 2,736 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,499 are occupied by the owner - or 53.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22301 is $2,150.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22301 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    66
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    428
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    663
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    638
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    418
  • $3,000 or more
    504

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22301 is $857,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22301 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    38
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    117
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,300
  • $1,000,000 or more
    991

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22301. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22301 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,271
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,018
  • 1950 to 1959
    822
  • 1960 to 1969
    262
  • 1970 to 1979
    281
  • 1980 to 1989
    176
  • 1990 to 1999
    116
  • 2000 to 2009
    158
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,321
  • 2014 or later
    57

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 22301 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    400
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,883
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,440
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    519

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22301 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22301 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22301.

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
    123
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    189
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    587
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    477
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,077
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    633
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,333
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    422
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    457
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,157
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    498
  • 90 or more minutes
    47

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22301 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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