Zip Code 22738

VA · Population: 1,106

A
87/100
86
A
Safety
84
A
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22738

Zip code 22738 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 1,106 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), 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 $96,875 and home values around $301,400, 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 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$96,875
Home Value
$301,400
Rent
Median Age
40
College Educated
25.9%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
96%
Rent Burden

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety86ALower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).