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Alexandria, VA
City in Alexandria city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22314.
Population
156,976
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
10,510
ZIP codes
6
Alexandria and its ZIP codes
Alexandria at a glance
- Alexandria is about 48 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $119,681 a year, 28% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $735,100 (92% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,089 a month.
Local data for Alexandria, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools32
- Colleges1
- Libraries7
- Banks35
- Post Offices8
- Parks88
- Grocery Stores54
- Restaurants558
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools12
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places33
Housing and community stats
Alexandria, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,681
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$735,100
Median rent
$2,089/mo
Homeownership
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
66.2%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (17,676), German Americans (16,307), Italian Americans (8,723).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alexandria city. PPP loans are for Alexandria.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$93,636
80,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$120,602
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.3B
FY 2026, $26,714 per person
PPP loans
$641M
6,439 loans, 55,563 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alexandria, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.3%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit12.1%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home28.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alexandria, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
531
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
991
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alexandria, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Crime in Alexandria
Alexandria Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 142
- per 100,000 people · 67% of the VA rate
- Property crime
- 1,654
- per 100,000 people · 119% of the VA rate
Compare Alexandria with other cities
Income, home prices, rent and crime, side by side
ZIP codes in Alexandria
6 in or overlapping Alexandria. Population shown
Cities near Alexandria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Rose HillCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Bailey's CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Belle HavenCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2 |
| LincolniaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.7 |
| GrovetonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Lake BarcroftCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Seven CornersCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| National Harbor, MDCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Hybla ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.1 |
| FranconiaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Forest Heights, MDTown | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| KingstowneCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 26 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort HuntCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alexandria, VA in?
- Alexandria is in Alexandria city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Alexandria, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alexandria include 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22314.
- What is the population of Alexandria, VA?
- About 156,976 people live in Alexandria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alexandria?
- Nearby places include Huntington (1.9 mi), Rose Hill (2.3 mi), Bailey's Crossroads (2.9 mi), Belle Haven (3 mi), Lincolnia (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023