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ZIP 22304

Pop. 48,613·Alexandria City·100th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,029/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$64
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22304 · $2,029
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,636
1 BR
$1,687
2 BR
$1,878
3 BR
$2,369
4 BR+
$2,787
Research median
$1,878/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,348/yr
At $2,029/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlexandria City
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22304 (Alexandria, VA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,613
Median income
$101,600
Median age
37.8
Renters
59.1%
Age distribution
17.8%
25.8%
32%
12.6%
Under 1817.8%
18–3425.8%
35–5432%
55–6411.7%
65+12.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.5%
29.5%
17.5%
White40.5%
Black29.5%
Hispanic17.5%
Asian8.5%
Other4%
Education (25+)
14%
23.1%
56.5%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma14%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+56.5%
Housing tenure
40.9%
59.1%
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22304 in Alexandria, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,633 → $2,029
up 24.2%
Income
$91,014 → $101,600
up 11.6%
Population
49,916 → 48,613
down 2.6%
Renter share
60.2% → 59.1%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 56.5%
-1.2 pts
Median age
37.3 → 37.8
+0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 22304 in Alexandria, VA has shifted from $1,633 to $2,029, up 24.2% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $91,014 in 2021 to $101,600 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22304 in Alexandria, VA losing about 1,303 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22304 in Alexandria, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22304 covers Alexandria, VA. The median rent here is $2,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,687/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,878/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($101,600/yr), ZIP 22304 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22304?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22304 (Alexandria, VA) is $2,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22304 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22304's median rent of $2,029/mo is $64 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22304 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22304 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #100 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22304?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in ZIP 22304. The local median household income is $101,600/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22304?

Rent in ZIP 22304 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 22304 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22304 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,029/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($101,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22304 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22304 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.1% of ZIP 22304 households are renters, while 40.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22304 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22304 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 22304 is more affordable than Alexandria overall. At $2,029/mo, it's $289 below the Alexandria citywide median of $2,318/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22304 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22304 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,029/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 22304's median household income ($101,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22304 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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