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ZIP 22305

Pop. 17,214·Alexandria City·80th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,162/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$197
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ZIP 22305 · $2,162
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,170/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
$25,944/yr
At $2,162/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlexandria City
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22305 (Alexandria, VA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,214
Median income
$113,537
Median age
34.9
Renters
65.4%
Age distribution
20.4%
30%
31.9%
Under 1820.4%
18–3430%
35–5431.9%
55–649.3%
65+8.4%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
43%
14.9%
37.6%
White43%
Black14.9%
Hispanic37.6%
Asian3.3%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
17.3%
12.2%
58.9%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma11.6%
Some college12.2%
Bachelor's+58.9%
Housing tenure
34.6%
65.4%
Owner34.6%
Renter65.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22305 in Alexandria, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,652 → $2,162
up 30.9%
Income
$97,415 → $113,537
up 16.5%
Population
17,394 → 17,214
down 1.0%
Renter share
63.9% → 65.4%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
58.6% → 58.9%
+0.3 pts
Median age
34.4 → 34.9
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22305 in Alexandria, VA has increased by $510 per month, settling near $2,162 after starting the period at $1,652. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22305 in Alexandria, VA now reports about $113,537, up from $97,415 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,394 to 17,214 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 65.4% of households rent today, against 63.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 22305 in Alexandria, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22305 covers Alexandria, VA. The median rent here is $2,162/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($113,537/yr), ZIP 22305 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22305 (Alexandria, VA) is $2,162. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22305's median rent of $2,162/mo is $197 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22305 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22305 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #80 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,162/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,162/mo in ZIP 22305. The local median household income is $113,537/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22305?

Rent in ZIP 22305 has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22305 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,162/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($113,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.4% of ZIP 22305 households are renters, while 34.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22305 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22305 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 22305 is more affordable than Alexandria overall. At $2,162/mo, it's $156 below the Alexandria citywide median of $2,318/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,162/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 22305's median household income ($113,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22305 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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