| ZIP Code | 22209 |
|---|---|
| City | Arlington |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Arlington County |
| Area Code | 571/703 |
| Elevation | 111 ft |
| Latitude | 38.89443 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.073406 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.68 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 87.7% ▲ 126% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 422 (4.2%) |
| Some College | 277 (2.7%) |
| Associates | 464 (4.6%) |
| Bachelors | 218 (2.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,669 (85.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,824 ▲ 45% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $799,900 ▲ 187% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,171/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,261 |
| Vacant Units | 1,076 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,261 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,076 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.68 |
ZIP code 22209 is located in Arlington, Virginia, within Arlington County. With a population of 13,725, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 22209 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,824 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22209 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $799,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,171 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 22209 is majority White (58.67%). Residents are highly educated — 87.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%.
The unemployment rate in 22209 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 22209 in Arlington, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 13,725 residents, a median household income of $110,824, and a median home value of $799,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.