ZIP Code 22301 — Alexandria city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 22301 covers Alexandria, VA in Alexandria city with a population of about 13,830.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 571, 703; U.S. House district VA-8; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Alexandria, VA sits in a university / college context (near washington university of science and technology (1.8 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 22301 is about $188,211 — about 150% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.0%; unemployment rate near 1.7%; 83.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 49.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Public administration, and Education; about 32.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 17.7 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $997,800 — about 187% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,298 (about 98% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 55.6% (about 9.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 22301 in Alexandria, VA, a household would need roughly $275,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $6,410. That is about 46% above the local median household income ($188,211), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Alexandria city, VA show little to no average snow and around 41.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 780 for ZIP 22301 (Alexandria city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.