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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22305

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

Typical home value

$824,330[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.0%
5-year / yr
+2.0%
10-year / yr
+4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+190.2%
vs metro
+40.4%
vs state
+151.1%
ZIP 22305 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22305 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22305 is worth $824,330 — 40.4% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,107 a month — a 3.1% 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
$2,107[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,855[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
17,214[3]
Median household income
$113,537[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
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Mount Vernon Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alexandria City Public Schools

    902 students

  • Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alexandria City Public Schools

    309 students

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 yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$25,280

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$4,168
Loan principal$659,464
Down payment$164,866
Total interest paid$841,110

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 ratio2.61
Monthly cost to own$5,508
Monthly rent$2,107

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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22305?
The typical home in 22305 is worth $824,330, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22305?
Home values in 22305 are up 1.0% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22305?
A typical home in 22305 rents for about $2,107 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 22305?
The effective property tax rate in 22305 is 1.0% — roughly $7,855 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22305?
ZIP code 22305 has a population of 17,214 and a median household income of $113,537.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • South Kensington CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $824,472
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Ashton-Sandy Spring CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $824,488
    Gross yield
  • Olney CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $823,754
    Gross yield
  • Franklin Farm CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $824,934
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • New Baltimore CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $822,415
    Gross yield
  • Braddock CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $827,713
    Gross yield
    3.5%

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