22305 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22305, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22305 is a zip code in Alexandria city, Virginia, which covers Alexandria, with a total population of 17,394 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 22305 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22305.

The estimated population of people living in 22305 is 17,394, with a median age of 34.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22305 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,394
 -5.35% -4.00%
2020
18,377
 -1.09% -
2019
18,579
+4.48%
-
2018
17,783
 -1.85% -
2017
18,119
 - -

Population of 22305 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22305 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
43.8%
41.6%
 +5.29%
Black/African American
13.6%
12.9%
 +5.43%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
32.5%
36.5%
 -10.96%
Asian
5.4%
5.6%
 -3.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
3.1%
 +38.71%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22305 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 22305 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22305 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22305 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.4 -0.58% 34.6 -0.29% 34.2 -0.87%
2020 34.6 +3.9% 34.7 +5.47% 34.5 +2.99%
2019 33.3 0% 32.9 -0.3% 33.5 +0.3%
2018 33.3 +0.91% 33 +3.13% 33.4 0%
2017 33 - 32 - 33.4 -

The median age of the 22305 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 22305 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 1,769 +2.01% 1,415 -13.04% 1,796 1,213
10 to 19 748 -2.97% 564 +38.57% 702 801
20 to 29 1,498 -29.91% 1,762 -13.45% 1,048 1,527
30 to 39 2,063 -8.42% 2,321 -14.28% 1,889 2,003
40 to 49 1,191 +17.95% 1,220 -14.52% 1,414 1,043
50 to 59 1,024 0.31% 924 +5.3% 968 967
60 to 69 526 0.51% 465 +46.37% 519 682
70+ 242 +70.53% 387 -2.95% 450 372

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22305 zip code is $97,415.00.

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 22305.

  • Under 25
    $53,636.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,040.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,420.00
  • 65 and over
    $85,724.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22305 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 22305, 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 22305 is currently $129,600.00.

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.

18.18% of households in 22305 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 22305 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22305 is $56,306.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22305 by the total population of 22305.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22305 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22305 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
    29.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22305 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22305 zip over the age of 16 is 13,431.

Of those people, a total of 81.30% 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 22305 is 77.70%.

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 22305 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 549 35.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 732 89.10% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 1,843 90.60% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 1,966 91.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,251 87.80% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 2,191 93.30% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 876 87.40% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 706 63.70% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 852 50.60% 3.50%
75 years and over 465 11.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22305. 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 8,059 83.60% 1.80%
Black or African American 2,076 77.80% 2.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 816 69.40% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,163 84.50% 0.50%
Two or more races 1,317 76.60% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 4,018 82.60% 2.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,167 83.10% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22305 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 22305 is 10,438, with median earnings of $63,969.00.

Women in 22305 are earning approximately 85.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,438 $63,969.00
Male 5,402 $66,567.00
Female 5,036 $56,694.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22305 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 1,725 $111,461.00
Business and Financial 802 $121,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 594 $110,650.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $110,469.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 241 $62,731.00
Community and Social Service 151 $48,375.00
Legal 716 $105,794.00
Educational and Library 470 $47,576.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 218 $81,786.00
Healthcare Practitioners 260 $63,864.00
Healthcare Support 220 $31,146.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 298 $94,745.00
Law Enforcement 89 $97,679.00
Food Preparation and Serving 569 $31,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 543 $18,351.00
Personal Care and Service 344 $14,199.00
Sales 550 $61,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 791 $45,323.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 704 $32,061.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 300 $50,203.00
Production 140 $26,907.00
Transportation and Material Moving 342 $39,464.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22305 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 22305.

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 950 $118,676.00 775 $103,281.00
Business and Financial 309 $134,962.00 493 $93,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 385 $114,044.00 209 $89,076.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $110,156.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $75,000.00 147 $62,731.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 128 $55,391.00
Legal 302 $98,438.00 414 $106,088.00
Educational and Library 105 $31,705.00 365 $48,674.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $79,844.00 131 $88,646.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $71,500.00 218 $63,182.00
Healthcare Support 29 $0.00 191 $32,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 193 $93,909.00 105 $111,563.00
Law Enforcement 40 $99,250.00 49 $68,854.00
Food Preparation and Serving 341 $67,950.00 228 $17,102.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 217 $22,384.00 326 $14,643.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $29,071.00 262 $13,164.00
Sales 333 $76,635.00 217 $25,246.00
Office and Administrative Support 182 $75,690.00 609 $42,554.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 647 $31,368.00 57 $38,720.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 300 $50,203.00 0 $0.00
Production 97 $25,996.00 43 $36,536.00
Transportation and Material Moving 292 $39,821.00 50 $33,750.00

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 7,444 households in 22305, with an average household size of 2.33 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 3,534 families living in the 22305 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 22305:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,576 232 726 3,910
Average Household Size 3.42 2.87 3.41 1.39
Total Families 2,576 232 726 0
Average Household Size 3.34 2.59 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 3,534 families living in 22305, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22305:

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 7,845 housing units in 22305.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,444 94.89%
Vacant 401 5.11%

59.04% of the total 7,845 housing units in 22305 are rental units. This is approximately 4,632 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,684 are occupied by the owner - or 34.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22305 is $1,754.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22305 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
    128
  • Less than $500
    96
  • $500 to $999
    198
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,230
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,557
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    932
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    319
  • $3,000 or more
    300

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22305 is $654,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22305 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    8
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    169
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    438
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,630
  • $1,000,000 or more
    418

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22305. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22305 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    835
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,172
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,543
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,339
  • 1970 to 1979
    404
  • 1980 to 1989
    730
  • 1990 to 1999
    492
  • 2000 to 2009
    742
  • 2010 to 2013
    588
  • 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 22305 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,417
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,662
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,933
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    432

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22305 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22305 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22305.

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
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    261
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    693
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,484
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,187
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    283
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,785
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    331
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    749
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,184
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    636
  • 90 or more minutes
    165

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22305 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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