Alexandria, VA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 22302 serves a portion of Alexandria, Virginia, within Alexandria City. This community is home to approximately 38,882 residents, with a median age of 33.5 years. The median household income of $79,248 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $396,240 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 60% owner-occupied and 40% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Alexandria is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 132 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 43% and an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 22302 reflects the economic character of Alexandria City in Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 38,882 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,402 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $79,248 | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $396,240 | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 132 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ↑ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.2% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 43% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,663 | — |