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ZIP 22306

Pop. 30,602·Fairfax County·99th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,044/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$79
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ZIP 22306 · $2,044
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,030/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
$24,528/yr
At $2,044/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22306 (Alexandria, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,602
Median income
$97,132
Median age
36.3
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
24.7%
23%
25.5%
13.2%
13.5%
Under 1824.7%
18–3423%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.2%
65+13.5%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
31.8%
22.4%
36.6%
White31.8%
Black22.4%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian9.3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
25.4%
17%
41.8%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college17%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22306 in Alexandria, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,597 → $2,044
up 28.0%
Income
$79,864 → $97,132
up 21.6%
Population
33,554 → 30,602
down 8.8%
Renter share
50.3% → 49.6%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 41.8%
-1.2 pts
Median age
34.4 → 36.3
+1.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 22306 in Alexandria, VA has increased 28.0% since 2021, going from about $1,597 per month to roughly $2,044 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,864 in 2021 to $97,132 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.4 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 33,554 to 30,602 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.8% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22306 in Alexandria, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22306 covers Alexandria, VA. The median rent here is $2,044/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($97,132/yr), ZIP 22306 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22306?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22306 (Alexandria, VA) is $2,044. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22306's median rent of $2,044/mo is $79 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22306 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22306 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #99 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,044/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,044/mo in ZIP 22306. The local median household income is $97,132/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22306?

Rent in ZIP 22306 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22306 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,044/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($97,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22306 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of ZIP 22306 households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22306 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22306 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 22306 is more affordable than Alexandria overall. At $2,044/mo, it's $274 below the Alexandria citywide median of $2,318/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22306 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,044/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22306's median household income ($97,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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