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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22302

Alexandria city · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$438,681[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+0.7%
10-year / yr
+2.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.4%
vs metro
-25.3%
vs state
+33.6%
ZIP 22302 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22302 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 22302 is worth $438,681 — 25.3% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,327 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,327[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,208[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alexandria city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
18,026[3]
Median household income
$123,539[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alexandria city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+262[5]
Moved in
13,086
Moved out
12,824

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Alexandria City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Alexandria City Public Schools

    4,551 students

  • Douglas MacArthur Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alexandria City Public Schools

    640 students

  • Charles Barrett Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alexandria City Public Schools

    584 students

  • George Mason Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alexandria City Public Schools

    336 students

  • Governor's Health Science Academy at T.C. Williams High

    Not applicable · Alexandria City Public Schools

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$27,919

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,218
Loan principal$350,945
Down payment$87,736
Total interest paid$447,611

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.26
Monthly cost to own$2,935
Monthly rent$2,327

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
8th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22302?
The typical home in 22302 is worth $438,681, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22302?
Home values in 22302 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 0.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22302?
A typical home in 22302 rents for about $2,327 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 22302?
The effective property tax rate in 22302 is 1.0% — roughly $4,208 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22302?
ZIP code 22302 has a population of 18,026 and a median household income of $123,539.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hyattsville, MD

    Typical home
    $439,010
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Chillum CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $438,255
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Waldorf CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $440,655
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Lanham CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $441,386
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • College Park, MD

    Typical home
    $441,686
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Clinton CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $442,067
    Gross yield
    9.3%

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