Virginia · City Profile

Alexandria, VA

ZIP codes
21
Population
348,087
Median income
$126,771
Median home value
$639,285

Alexandria sits in City of Alexandria, Fairfax, Virginia, and is covered by 21 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 348,087 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Alexandria has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $639,285 and median asking rent runs around $2,124 per month. Median household income hovers around $126,771. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Alexandria

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
22301 City of Alexandria 13,807 $188,538 $965,600
22302 City of Alexandria 18,081 $120,081 $560,000
22303 Fairfax 16,321 $102,386 $495,900
22304 City of Alexandria 49,711 $98,238 $460,200
22305 City of Alexandria 17,051 $104,615 $719,900
22306 Fairfax 32,842 $88,759 $550,500
22307 Fairfax 10,202 $132,198 $716,200
22308 Fairfax 12,980 $201,484 $810,100
22309 Fairfax 36,265 $105,683 $505,600
22310 Fairfax 29,788 $154,936 $610,100
22311 City of Alexandria 19,531 $84,948 $614,200
22312 Fairfax 26,573 $101,374 $553,900
22313 City of Alexandria 0
22314 City of Alexandria 35,577 $143,031 $811,700
22315 Fairfax 29,358 $148,530 $576,100
22320 City of Alexandria 0
22331 City of Alexandria 0
22332 City of Alexandria 0
22333 City of Alexandria 0
22334 City of Alexandria 0
22350 City of Alexandria 0

Thinking about relocating to Alexandria?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $639,285, and median rent is $2,124. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.