Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 54 min5:43 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 27 min7:23 am – 4:49 pm
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People17,214 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 34.97,681 householdsMedian household income $113,537Median home value $864,500Median rent $1,902 a month35% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $8,515 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.4% unemployment rate82% of adults are in the labour force, 10,902 employedMain industries: professional and business services 27%, hospitality, food and recreation 16%, public administration 13%Average commute 26 minutes38% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 19% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 27% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages59% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher83% finished high school, 31% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 62%, Spanish 31%, other languages 2%, other Indo-European languages 1%21% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 90°F, lows 72°FColdest month January: highs 45°F, lows 30°F42 in of rain a year, on about 72 dayswettest month July14 in of snow a year, on about 8 days40 days above 90°F, 60 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Washington Reagan Ap station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksWashington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park Shirlington Trailheadpark · 1.4 miDeVry University Arlington Campuscollege · 1.8 miVirginia Theological Seminarycollege · 1.9 miHunter Pointcape · 1.6 miLake Barcroftlake · 4.8 miDaingerfield Islandisland · 1.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGeorge Washington Memorial Parkwaynational park · 2.0 miFour Mile Run Parkpark · under a mileFort Scott Parkpark · under a mileAlexandria National Cemetery (Va.)historic site · 2.4 miLyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomachistoric site · 2.9 miBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monumentnational monument · 5.0 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.6 on 16 Jul 201035 mi away, near Barnesville, MarylandMost recent: magnitude 3.6 on 16 Jul 201035 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowAlexandria City, VA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality87% of days had good air in 2025319 of 365 days measured44 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 37, worst day 140main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Arlington County, VA, 4 mi away
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription75% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterTauxemontserves 250 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation34 ft10 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalInova Health Center - Oakvilleunder a milePost officePotomac Post Officeunder a mileTown hallAlexandria City Hall2.4 miPoliceVirginia State Police Division 7 Area 45 Office2.1 miFire stationAlexandria Fire Department Station 209 Potomac Yardsunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi27 schools13 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 8 otherElementaryGrace Episcopal Schoolright hereSchoolSaint Rita Schoolunder a mileElementaryCora Kelly School for Math Science and Technologyunder a mileCollegeDeVry University Arlington Campus1.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportRonald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA1.7 miInterstateI-3951.2 miUS highwayUS 1under a mileAmtrakAlexandria, VA ALX2.1 miSubwayPotomac Yard North Pavilion EntranceWashington Metrounder a mileCoachAlexandria, VA (King St- Old Town Station. Bus will stop on Cameron Street north of Commonwealth, by the metro station entrance, across the street froOurBus2.0 miTransit195 stops within a mileDASH, Washington MetroSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 22305 ZIP area.
