ZIP Code 22204: Population, Income, Housing

State: VA

Total population: 51,921 Household income: $107,941 Rent: $1,894

Overview

Total population

51,921

Rent

$1,894

Year built

1966

Household income

$107,941

Per capita income

$64,411

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Virginia

County

Arlington County

City

Arlington

Total population

51,921

Adults over 25

37,577

Total households

22,546

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$107,941

Per capita income

$64,411

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

41.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,894

Year built

1966

Households that rent

59.8%

Households that own

40.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

43.3%

Black

17.5%

Asian

10.5%

Two or more races

17.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

27.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

72.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

22,496 (74.6%)

Commute time to work

26 mins

Work from home

7,662 (25.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.7%

High school graduate or GED

11.5%

Some college or associate degree

5.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

60%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 22204 with: Arlington County, VA Arlington, VA Washington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV Virginia United States

ZIP 22204

Total population51,921

Rent$1,894

Year built1966

Household income$107,941

Per capita income$64,411

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Arlington County, VA

Total population236,254

Rent$2,322

Year built1976

Household income$142,114

Per capita income$90,786

Poverty rate7.4%

Unemployment rate2%

Arlington, VA

Total population236,254

Rent$2,322

Year built1976

Household income$142,114

Per capita income$90,786

Poverty rate7.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Washington Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV

Total population6,318,377

Rent$2,027

Year built1983

Household income$126,684

Per capita income$63,554

Poverty rate8.1%

Unemployment rate3%

Virginia State

Total population8,705,170

Rent$1,579

Year built1984

Household income$93,170

Per capita income$50,666

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate2.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP22204	CountyArlington, VA	CDPArlington, VA	Metro AreaWashington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV	StateVirginia	CountryUnited States
Total population	51,921	236,254	236,254	6,318,377	8,705,170	334,922,499
Rent	$1,894	$2,322	$2,322	$2,027	$1,579	$1,413
Year built	1966	1976	1976	1983	1984	1980
Household income	$107,941	$142,114	$142,114	$126,684	$93,170	$80,734
Per capita income	$64,411	$90,786	$90,786	$63,554	$50,666	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.6%	7.4%	7.4%	8.1%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2%	N/A	3%	2.8%	4%

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Summary for 22204

Rent & Income

In 22204, the typical monthly rent is $1,894 and the typical household income is $107,941. Rent here is lower than Arlington CDP and higher than Virginia, and household income is lower than Arlington CDP and higher than Virginia. The estimated poverty rate is 10.6%, which is higher than in both Arlington CDP and Virginia.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 59.8% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 41.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 60% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 22204 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 22204 — Poverty

How ZIP 22204 compares in Virginia (101 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,894	62 / 101	from lower rent	$790 – $3,501
Household income	$107,941	49 / 101	from higher income	$47,924 – $250,001
Poverty rate	10.6%	72 / 101	from lower poverty	2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Virginia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 22204

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 62nd out of 101 ZIP Codes in Virginia. In Virginia as a whole, the range goes from $790 in ZIP 24112 up to $3,501 in ZIP 22101.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 22204 ranks 49th out of 101 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $47,924 in ZIP 24540 up to $250,001 in ZIP 22101.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 72nd out of 101 ZIP Codes. Across Virginia, figures vary from 2% in ZIP 20105 up to 33.6% in ZIP 24060.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 22204 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,894 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 22204

Annual Household Income: $107,941

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 22204

Estimated Rate: 10.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 22204

In ZIP Code 22204, households that rent: 13,472 (59.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	13,472	59.8%
Owner-Occupied	9,074	40.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 22204

In ZIP Code 22204, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,540 (41.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,540	41.1%
Other renter households	7,932	58.9%
Total renter households	13,472	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 22204

Less than High School: 8,516 people (22.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,314 people (11.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,214 people (5.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 22,533 people (60%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 37,577

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.