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Zip Code 22303 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    12,395
  • Density
    8,507 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $334,000
  • Med. Rent
    $1,446

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 22303 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#317 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 28.28%
#562 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 4.04%
#772 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 8,507
#1,136 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,446
#1,313 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Males 54.68%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 22303 is 12,395 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.83 | Zip Code 22303 land area is 1.4571 sq. miles | Population density is 8,506.62 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 36.4
Median Age - Male 34.9
Median Age - Female 38.6

Median age of zip code 22303 is 0.3% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 2.2% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 22303 is 2.8% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 2.5% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 22303 median age is 3.5% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 0.3% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 7524
Black or African American population 2312
Asian population 826
American Indian and Alaska Native population 47
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 1385

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 1% Czech 0.9%
Danish 0.5% Dutch 0.9%
English 10% French No Basque 2.1%
French Canadian 0.6% German 13.5%
Greek 0.8% Hungarian 1.1%
Irish 12.6% Italian 4.3%
Lithuanian 0.6% Norwegian 0.9%
Polish 2.5% Portuguese 0.3%
Russian 1.5% Scotch-Irish 2%
Scottish 2.5% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 2.9% Swedish 0.7%
Swiss 0.4% Ukrainian 0.7%
USA 3.5% Welsh 1%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 1.1% Other Ancestries 40.4%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 2496
Married couples 77.72%
Other couples 22.28%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 12.54% 14.67%
$30,000 and $50,000 12.02% 13.24%
$50,000 and $100,000 34.42% 36.4%
$100,000 and $200,000 33.93% 31.76%
$200,000 or more 7.09% 3.93%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 60.79%
Spanish language 23.77%
Other European language 10.05%
Asian language 2.13%
Other language 3.26%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6360
Detached housing units 16.23%
Attached housing units 24.91%
2 units 0.25%
3 - 4 units 0.25%
5 - 9 units 4.28%
10 - 19 units 3.96%
20 - 49 units 3.58%
50 or more units 46.26%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.28%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 68.04%
Use public transportation 28.28%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0.35%
Walk to work 0.86%
Work at home 2.48%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.26%
Attend Public School 8.26%
Attend college undergraduate program 5.76%
Attent graduate studies 4.04%
Not enrolled in school 79.68%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 9.92%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 5.18%
High school diploma 15.98%
Some college, no degree 19.88%
Associate degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 36.67%
Graduate or professional degree 6.76%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 204
Retail Trade 39
Accommodation and Food Services 32
Other Services (except Public Administration) 27
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 25
Construction 16
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 15
Health Care and Social Assistance 13
Finance and Insurance 11
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 10
Wholesale Trade 6
Educational Services 3
Information 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1
Transportation and Warehousing 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 89.48%
Housing vacant 10.52%
Housing occupied by owner 49.26%
Housing occupied by tenant 50.74%
Total Rented Units 3227
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,349
Median Gross Rent $1,446
Median Home Value $334,000

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 22303 median gross rent is 7.19% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $1,070
1 Bedroom $1,220
2 Bedrooms $1,380
3 Bedrooms $1,780
4 Bedrooms $2,330
AVERAGE RENT $1,556

Average rent in zip code 22303 ($1,556.00) is 7.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 66.4% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 22303 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 7.4% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 7.3% lower, two bedroom rent is 7.5% lower, three bedroom rent is 7.5% lower, four bedroom rent is 7.4% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 7108
Detached housing units 15.7%
Attached housing units 23.64%
2 units 0.32%
3 - 4 units 0.23%
5 - 9 units 4.31%
10 - 19 units 3.85%
20 - 49 units 4.31%
50 or more units 47.4%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.25%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $10,752,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $8,402,700
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,350,300

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