Highest-education ZIP codes in Virginia
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Virginia. #1 is 22201 (Arlington) with about 86.1% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Virginia.
Highest education shares: 22201 (Arlington) at about 86.1%; 22101 (McLean) at about 85.9%; 22209 (Arlington) at about 85.6%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22201 | Arlington | Arlington County | 86.1% | 38,419 | $141,736 | $760,700 |
| 2 | 22101 | McLean | Fairfax County | 85.9% | 31,306 | $250,001 | $1,282,800 |
| 3 | 22209 | Arlington | Arlington County | 85.6% | 13,725 | $110,824 | $799,900 |
| 4 | 22066 | Great Falls | Fairfax County | 85.1% | 16,884 | $250,001 | $1,240,100 |
| 5 | 22202 | Arlington | Arlington County | 84.3% | 27,352 | $141,933 | $838,400 |
| 6 | 22904 | University of Virginia | Albemarle County | 83.5% | 5,795 | $250,001 | — |
| 7 | 22301 | Alexandria | Alexandria city | 83.4% | 13,830 | $188,211 | $997,800 |
| 8 | 22182 | Wolf Trap | Fairfax County | 81.8% | 27,592 | $200,038 | $1,086,600 |
| 9 | 22102 | McLean | Fairfax County | 81.4% | 28,577 | $153,816 | $1,003,700 |
| 10 | 22124 | Difficult Run | Fairfax County | 81.2% | 18,915 | $216,712 | $979,900 |
| 11 | 20194 | Reston | Fairfax County | 81.1% | 12,334 | $166,423 | $792,200 |
| 12 | 22181 | Oakton | Fairfax County | 80.9% | 15,529 | $212,156 | $928,400 |
| 13 | 22027 | Dunn Loring | Fairfax County | 80.8% | 1,781 | $250,001 | $1,041,900 |
| 14 | 22205 | Arlington | Arlington County | 79.7% | 17,566 | $192,951 | $1,070,500 |
| 15 | 22314 | Alexandria | Alexandria city | 79.3% | 35,696 | $144,359 | $856,400 |
| 16 | 22207 | Arlington | Arlington County | 78.4% | 35,186 | $237,126 | $1,201,800 |
| 17 | 22039 | Fairfax Station | Fairfax County | 78.1% | 19,034 | $250,001 | $973,800 |
| 18 | 22203 | Arlington | Arlington County | 78.0% | 25,921 | $132,402 | $809,700 |
| 19 | 22308 | Fort Hunt | Fairfax County | 77.8% | 13,660 | $204,177 | $870,700 |
| 20 | 20148 | Brambleton | Loudoun County | 77.0% | 63,615 | $233,502 | $843,800 |
| 21 | 22046 | Falls Church | Falls Church city | 76.2% | 18,117 | $175,446 | $963,600 |
| 22 | 22180 | Vienna | Fairfax County | 76.1% | 26,506 | $181,467 | $916,900 |
| 23 | 23507 | Norfolk | Norfolk city | 75.9% | 6,515 | $107,650 | $560,700 |
| 24 | 22206 | Arlington | Arlington County | 75.8% | 20,678 | $136,472 | $569,700 |
| 25 | 23221 | Richmond | Richmond city | 75.8% | 14,180 | $97,006 | $544,400 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Virginia have the highest education levels?
22201 (Arlington) leads this board with about 86.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Virginia?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Virginia?
Visit the Virginia state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.