22308 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22308, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22308 is a zip code in Fairfax County, Virginia, which covers Mount Vernon, with a total population of 13,197 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 22308 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22308.

The estimated population of people living in 22308 is 13,197, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22308 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,197
+1.67%
-0.46%
2020
12,980
 -4.63% -
2019
13,610
+2.06%
-
2018
13,335
+0.58%
-
2017
13,258
 - -

Population of 22308 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22308 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
85.1%
85.6%
 -0.58%
Black/African American
2.3%
2.4%
 -4.17%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.7%
5.9%
 +13.56%
Asian
3%
3.6%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.4%
 -4.17%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22308 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 22308 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22308 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22308 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 -2.69% 42.8 -2.06% 43.8 -4.16%
2020 44.6 +1.13% 43.7 +5.56% 45.7 -0.44%
2019 44.1 +2.32% 41.4 +1.97% 45.9 +3.61%
2018 43.1 +0.47% 40.6 -0.25% 44.3 +0.68%
2017 42.9 - 40.7 - 44 -

The median age of the 22308 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 22308 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 1,252 -16.97% 1,033 -11.47% 1,010 910
10 to 19 1,064 +2.82% 791 -0.13% 1,093 789
20 to 29 390 -26.11% 350 +22.59% 291 435
30 to 39 590 +1.8% 719 +2.29% 600 733
40 to 49 1,114 +3.33% 1,092 +1.3% 1,138 1,095
50 to 59 905 +12.14% 986 -1.36% 1,017 966
60 to 69 721 +1.88% 629 +5.02% 727 645
70+ 719 +5.09% 903 +11.65% 751 997

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22308 zip code is $180,694.00.

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 22308.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $184,638.00
  • 45 to 64
    $227,857.00
  • 65 and over
    $137,857.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22308 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 22308, 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 22308 is currently $214,803.00.

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.

44.09% of households in 22308 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 22308 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    44.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22308 is $77,039.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22308 by the total population of 22308.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22308 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22308 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
    40.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22308 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22308 zip over the age of 16 is 9,946.

Of those people, a total of 64.70% 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 22308 is 60.60%.

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 22308 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 551 20.70% 17.50%
20 to 24 years 519 70.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 207 59.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 533 78.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,813 85.10% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 2,281 88.80% 0.10%
55 to 59 years 922 83.40% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 729 70.40% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,336 29.60% 3.50%
75 years and over 1,055 15.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22308. 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 8,793 65.20% 1.80%
Black or African American 260 31.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 30 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 352 59.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 100.00% 0.00%
Other 71 80.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 432 72.20% 0.30%
Hispanic or Latino 680 88.10% 0.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,370 64.00% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22308 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 22308 is 6,027, with median earnings of $105,207.00.

Women in 22308 are earning approximately 59.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,027 $105,207.00
Male 3,212 $130,764.00
Female 2,815 $77,527.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22308 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 1,218 $162,135.00
Business and Financial 647 $84,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 530 $148,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $141,181.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $104,833.00
Community and Social Service 87 $49,821.00
Legal 496 $131,786.00
Educational and Library 437 $52,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 301 $61,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 191 $106,875.00
Healthcare Support 44 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $62,404.00
Law Enforcement 71 $155,893.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $7,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $25,000.00
Personal Care and Service 159 $19,821.00
Sales 596 $97,273.00
Office and Administrative Support 343 $33,628.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $66,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $72,500.00
Production 64 $82,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22308 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 22308.

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 833 $173,385.00 385 $106,950.00
Business and Financial 319 $84,659.00 328 $84,091.00
Computer and Mathematical 335 $173,317.00 195 $113,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 109 $142,361.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $132,679.00 71 $102,750.00
Community and Social Service 18 $130,250.00 69 $34,583.00
Legal 328 $136,346.00 168 $121,667.00
Educational and Library 79 $11,438.00 358 $55,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $52,143.00 175 $72,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $163,864.00 135 $89,886.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 25 $35,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $26,932.00 35 $105,417.00
Law Enforcement 51 $171,058.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $5,417.00 46 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $42,955.00 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $26,250.00 144 $19,643.00
Sales 245 $105,129.00 351 $79,489.00
Office and Administrative Support 88 $17,174.00 255 $33,811.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $66,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $72,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 63 $83,036.00 1 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $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 4,675 households in 22308, with an average household size of 2.8 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 3,568 families living in the 22308 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 22308:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,259 42 267 1,107
Average Household Size 3.35 2.76 2.87 1.18
Total Families 3,259 42 267 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.76 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 3,568 families living in 22308, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22308:

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 4,775 housing units in 22308.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,675 97.91%
Vacant 100 2.09%

6.62% of the total 4,775 housing units in 22308 are rental units. This is approximately 316 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,309 are occupied by the owner - or 90.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22308 is $3,273.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22308 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
    50
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    16
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    37
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    206

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22308 is $698,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22308 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    28
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    53
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    25
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    225
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,492
  • $1,000,000 or more
    479

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22308. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22308 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    57
  • 1940 to 1949
    260
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,592
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,577
  • 1970 to 1979
    484
  • 1980 to 1989
    249
  • 1990 to 1999
    244
  • 2000 to 2009
    152
  • 2010 to 2013
    160
  • 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 22308 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    52
  • 1 vehicle available
    911
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,382
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,330

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22308 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22308 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22308.

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
    247
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    165
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    458
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    444
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    303
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    986
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    282
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    457
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    954
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    652
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22308 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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