ZIP Code 22311 — Alexandria city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 22311 covers Alexandria, VA in Alexandria city with a population of about 19,340.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 571, 703; U.S. House district VA-8; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Median household income in ZIP 22311 is about $84,759 — about 13% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.5%; unemployment rate near 4.3%; 47.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Public administration; about 15.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $691,900 — about 99% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,811 (about 56% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 20.0% (about 45.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 22311 in Alexandria, VA, a household would need roughly $190,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $4,445. That is about 124% above the local median household income ($84,759), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Alexandria city, VA show little to no average snow and around 41.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,091 for ZIP 22311 (Alexandria city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.