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Arlington, VA

Census-designated place in Arlington County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206 and more.

Population

236,254

Land area

26sq mi

People per sq mi

9,088

ZIP codes

11

Arlington and its ZIP codes

Full map

Arlington at a glance

  • Arlington is about 41 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 3rd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • Households here earn a median of $142,114 a year, 53% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $895,000 (about 2.3 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is $2,322 a month.

Local data for Arlington, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arlington, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$142,114

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$895,000

Median rent

$2,322/mo

Homeownership

41.3%

Bachelor's or higher

77.1%

Median age

35.5

Average commute

26.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (32,058), German Americans (29,587), Italian Americans (16,406).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arlington County. PPP loans are for Arlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$131,075

180,735 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$131,624

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$16.35B

FY 2026, $68,497 per person

PPP loans

$783M

6,744 loans, 67,304 jobs reported

Arlington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Arlington, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone38.0%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit14.0%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle1.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home35.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arlington, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

600

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

716

1.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 26°F

48.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arlington, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.9%

U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts

Diabetes

7.3%

U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts

Smoking

7.0%

U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Arlington

11 in or overlapping Arlington. Population shown

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Cities near Arlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Seven CornersCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.7
Bailey's CrossroadsCensus-designated place2.6 mi2.1
Lake BarcroftCensus-designated place3.3 mi2.4
Falls ChurchCity3.8 mi2
West Falls ChurchCensus-designated place4.5 mi5
AlexandriaCity4.7 mi14.9
Brookmont, MDCensus-designated place5 mi1.3
LincolniaCensus-designated place5.2 mi4.7
IdylwoodCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.8
Pimmit HillsCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.5
AnnandaleCensus-designated place5.5 mi7.8
Friendship Heights Village, MDCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.1
McLeanCensus-designated place5.7 mi24.8
Somerset, MDTown5.9 mi0.3
Glen Echo, MDTown6.1 mi0.1
Chevy Chase Village, MDTown6.3 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arlington, VA in?
Arlington is in Arlington County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Arlington, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Arlington include 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, 22209, 22211, 22213, 22214.
What is the population of Arlington, VA?
About 236,254 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arlington?
Nearby places include Seven Corners (2.2 mi), Bailey's Crossroads (2.6 mi), Lake Barcroft (3.3 mi), Falls Church (3.8 mi), West Falls Church (4.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023