NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22485

VA · Population: 26,262

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22485

Zip code 22485 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 26,262 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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.

With a median household income of $103,931 and home values around $372,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$103,931
Home Value
$372,300
Rent
$1,310/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
34.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
76.8%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).