NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22821

VA · Population: 5,666

A
82/100
90
A+
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22821

Zip code 22821 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 5,666 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 $72,328 and home values around $246,000, 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 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

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
$72,328
Home Value
$246,000
Rent
$946/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
23.8%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
78.8%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, 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).