NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22551

VA · Population: 22,035

B+
70/100
96
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22551

Zip code 22551 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 22,035 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $99,854 and home values around $340,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$99,854
Home Value
$340,900
Rent
$1,331/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
27.7%
Unemployment
9%
Owner-Occupied
86.1%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted 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).