NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22401

VA · Population: 28,218

B
68/100
95
A+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22401

Zip code 22401 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 28,218 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $83,288, with home values near $439,400 and rents around $1,462/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 43.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$83,288
Home Value
$439,400
Rent
$1,462/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
43.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.3%
Rent Burden
21.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).