Alexandria, VA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Alexandria city County · Virginia
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Alexandria based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
156,788
2023 ACS
Median Income
$113,638
2023
Median Home Value
$696,800
2023
Median Rent
$2,031
2023
Median Age
37.5
Unemployment
3.4%
Cost of Living Index
192.5
100 = national avg
Alexandria is a city in Alexandria city County, Virginia, with a population of 156,788 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Alexandria is one of the communities in Virginia.
The median household income in Alexandria is $113,638, and the median home value is $696,800. The cost of living index is 192.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,031 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, and the median age is 37.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
156,788
Male
76,049
48.5%
Female
80,739
51.5%
Median Age
37.5
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
49.9%
High School or Higher
58.0%
Foreign Born
24.6%
Veterans
6.7%
Married
37.8%
Avg Household Size
2.1
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.612
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
53.6%
Foreign Born
24.6%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
18.2%
28,535 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
81.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
146,247
English Only
69.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
20,310 speakers
Limited English
11.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
88.1%
Limited English Proficiency
11.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
10,550
6.7% of population
Disability Rate
29.5%
3,116 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$107,766
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
8,431
79.9%
Female Veterans
2,119
20.1%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$107,766
Non-Veteran Income
$69,603
Difference
$38,163
54.8% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
3,116
Without Disability
7,434
Disability Rate
29.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
109,906
#1 Ancestry
English
11.0% (17,246)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
10.5% (16,470)
#3 Ancestry
German
10.5% (16,422)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
75,349
Family Households
34,192
45.4%
Married Couples
25,777
34.2%
Non-Family Households
41,157
54.6%
Single Mother Households
5,889
7.8%
Single Father Households
2,526
3.4%
Living Alone
33,259
44.1%
Children Under 18
Total Children
26,905
In Married Couple
19,897
74.0%
With Single Mother
5,366
19.9%
With Single Father
1,642
6.1%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$153,506
Married Couple Income
$194,418
Single Mother Income
$63,548
Single Father Income
$72,255
Avg Family Size
2.1
Avg Non-Family Size
2.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,564
Grandparents Responsible
421
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$113,638
+55% vs national
Per Capita Income
$77,935
+110% vs national
Poverty Rate
8.4%
-38% vs national
Gini Index
0.4635
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.4%
-36% vs national
SNAP Recipients
5.2%
of households
How Alexandria Compares
Alexandria vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Alexandria is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Alexandria, VA has a median household income of $113,638, making it the 3,284th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher median household income than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Alexandria, VA has a per capita income of $77,935, making it the 1,148th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher per capita income than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Alexandria, VA has a poverty rate of 8.4%, making it the 18,822nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher poverty rate than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Alexandria, VA has a unemployment rate of 3.4%, making it the 16,575th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher unemployment rate than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Alexandria. The median household income here is $113,638.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
-26% vs VA avg
Labor Force
102,280
Employed
95,601
Mean Commute
22 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
58.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
37.5
Work from Home
25.2%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Lawyers
Top Median Wage
$191.9K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
192.5
100 = national avg
+92.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$84,716
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$200,238
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,015
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,246
per month
The median household income in Alexandria, VA is $113,638, which is 55.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $77,935. The poverty rate of 8.4% is lower than the VA state average of 12.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4635, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 102,280. 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 25.2% working from home. About 50.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 192.5, which is 92.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 279.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $84,716 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median List Price
$605,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$381
Days on Market
73
Active Inventory
342
Months of Supply
3.1
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$657,617
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,277
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
21.8%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
54.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.7%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
110
New Listings
189
Pending Sales
157
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$381
Median List $/SF
$421
Alexandria vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Alexandria is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Alexandria, VA has a median home value of $696,800, making it the 1,490th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher median home value than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Alexandria, VA has a median rent of $2,031, making it the 1,561st highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher median rent than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Alexandria, VA has a price per square foot of $381, making it the 2,163rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher price per square foot than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Alexandria, VA has a rent burden of 21.4%, making it the 6,888th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Alexandria has a higher rent burden than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$696,800
Median Rent
$2,031
Total Housing Units
80,570
Vacancy Rate
6.5%
Owner Occupied
42.0%
Renter Occupied
58.0%
Median Property Tax
$6,879
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,635
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,879
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.99%
of home value
Median Home Value
$696,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,543
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,879) by the median home value ($696,800). In Alexandria, VA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.99%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Alexandria, VA is $485,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 73 days on the market. 21.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $381. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,277/month. About 42.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 80,570 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,879. The effective tax rate is 0.99%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
2.19
per 1,000 residents
-16% vs national
Property Crime Rate
26.40
per 1,000 residents
+53% vs national
Total Crimes
4,436
2024
Violent Clearance
46%
cases solved
Property Clearance
16%
cases solved
YoY Change
-4.5%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Alexandria Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Alexandria vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Alexandria is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Alexandria police solve 100% of rape cases but only 8% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 2 | 0.01 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 12 | 0.08 | 100.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 113 | 0.73 | 29.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 213 | 1.37 | 51.2% |
| Burglary | Property | 149 | 0.96 | 17.4% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 3,571 | 23.02 | 16.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 376 | 2.42 | 7.7% |
Alexandria, VA reported 340 violent crimes and 4,096 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 residents is 15.7% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 46% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,571 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 24.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 340 | 4,096 | 2.19 | 26.40 |
| 2023 | 353 | 3,740 | 2.29 | 24.30 |
| 2022 | 285 | 2,957 | 1.89 | 19.59 |
| 2021 | 341 | 2,685 | 2.13 | 16.73 |
| 2020 | 301 | 2,803 | 1.86 | 17.35 |
| 2019 | 288 | 2,517 | 1.77 | 15.51 |
| 2018 | 262 | 2,497 | 1.61 | 15.36 |
| 2017 | 270 | 2,514 | 1.71 | 15.89 |
| 2016 | 288 | 2,840 | 1.85 | 18.28 |
| 2015 | 313 | 2,868 | 2.05 | 18.78 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Individual Assistance
$15.6M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | $5.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| The Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $1.4M |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record … → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Nov 1985 | — | — |
| Ice Conditions → | Freezing | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1972 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 34 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
403
Total Claims Paid
$7,194,638
Avg Claim Payout
$17,853
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$25,611
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $25,611 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Alexandria has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 403 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $15,567,759 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
31.7%
4.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.3%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
24.4%
Mobility
9.3%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
6.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Alexandria has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Inova Alexandria Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| United Medical Center | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 3.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominion Hospital | 4.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Pop. Served
3,146
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY, TOWN OF | 2,640 | 0 |
| WHITLEY PARK CONDOMINIUMS | 256 | 0 |
| TAUXEMONT | 250 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
308.2K MT
Top Emitter
COVANTA ALEXANDRIA/ARLINGTON, INC
308.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
COVANTA ALEXANDRIA/ARLINGTON, INC Covanta Holding Corp | Waste | 308,220 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 3 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 308.2K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
22 min
-6% vs national
Drive Alone
50.2%
-36% vs national
Public Transit
12.7%
+1309% vs national
Work From Home
25.2%
+171% vs national
Carpool
6.5%
Walk / Bike
3.3%
combined
How Alexandria's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
2
2023
6-Year Avg
5
fatalities/yr
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Alexandria, VA is 22 minutes, which is 6.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 50.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 25.2% work from home, which is above the VA state average of 12.1%. Public transit is used by 12.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.5% of workers carpool. 2.5% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
80.9%
of households
No Internet
4.7%
of households
Total Households
75,349
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.3%
of households
Smartphone
94.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
87.9%
of households
Tablet
66.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.4¢
per kWh
-16% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.7¢
per kWh
-35% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
9.0¢
per kWh
-9% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$149
residential
+5% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
16% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Virginia averages 14.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $149. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Alexandria vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Population Served
3,146
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY, TOWN OF | Community | Ground water | 2,640 | 0 |
| WHITLEY PARK CONDOMINIUMS | Community | Purchased surface water | 256 | 0 |
| TAUXEMONT | Community | Ground water | 250 | 0 |
93.8% of households in Alexandria have broadband internet access. 80.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.7% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,146 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Alexandria is located in Alexandria city, VA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Alexandria.
Election Overview
Source: Alexandria city (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
62,326
77.8%
GOP Votes
16,112
20.1%
Total Votes
80,062
Margin
D+57.7%
Shift from 2020
R+4.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62,326 | 16,112 | 80,062 | 77.8% | 20.1% | D+57.7 |
| 2020 | 66,240 | 14,544 | 82,508 | 80.3% | 17.6% | D+62.6 |
| 2016 | 57,147 | 13,241 | 74,384 | 76.8% | 17.8% | D+59.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Alexandria city recorded 80,062 total votes. Democrats won the county with 77.8% of the vote compared to 20.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+57.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Alexandria city has shifted 1.3 percentage points toward Republicans.
Public Records Request
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
2,386
Total Assets
$12.6B
Total Income
$11.0B
Per 10K Residents
152.2
nonprofits
+174.5% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
462
Median Assets
$647K
Oldest Active
1928
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $6.6B of $12.6B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Alexandria
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFAlexandria, VA has 2,386 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $12.6B. The most common category is Education, with 278 organizations. 462 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 152.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1928.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1,500
Total Approved
$509.3M
Jobs Supported
13,616
Per 10K Residents
95.7
SBA loans
+17.0% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
157
Top Lender
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
197 loans
Top Industry
Professional & Technical Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
1,309
Total Amount
$380.2M
Avg Loan
$290,463
Median Loan
$100,000
SBA Guaranteed
$283.8M(75%)
Jobs Supported
10,820
Loans
191
Total Amount
$129.1M
Avg Loan
$675,832
Median Loan
$417,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
321
21% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$136.8M
27% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$426,141
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Lynks Inc | 7 | $17.8M |
| Oho Enterprises V Llc | 2 | $5.7M |
| Thien V. Le Dds. Pc | 2 | $5.6M |
| Cogent Security Consulting Llc | 2 | $5.1M |
| Point Alexandria Investments, Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Linder Educational Coaching Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Spa Forest Inc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Spa Forest, Inc. | 1 | $5.0M |
| The Goddard School | 1 | $4.4M |
| Progeny Shoes Inc | 1 | $4.1M |
Alexandria, VA has received 1,500 SBA loans totaling $509.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,309 loans (87% of the total), supporting 10,820 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 191 loans totaling $129.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Alexandria is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 197 loans. That works out to 95.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
99
Total Population
1,758,023
Avg Median Income
-$242,340,098
Avg Home Value
-$248,707,356
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | 44,022 | $138,730 | $844,500 | $2,464 | 2.0 |
| 20002 | 70,580 | $114,482 | $813,700 | $2,140 | 5.1 |
| 20003 | 36,194 | $159,604 | $954,200 | $2,630 | 2.3 |
| 20004 | 1,756 | $161,359 | $650,700 | $2,945 | 0.2 |
| 20005 | 12,960 | $111,960 | $636,000 | $2,223 | 0.4 |
| 20006 | 1,335 | $36,019 | $255,700 | $2,035 | 0.3 |
| 20007 | 23,696 | $142,783 | $1,202,900 | $2,066 | 3.1 |
| 20008 | 28,743 | $123,653 | $894,100 | $2,202 | 3.1 |
| 20009 | 49,997 | $140,555 | $727,800 | $2,346 | 1.3 |
| 20010 | 31,591 | $110,260 | $868,400 | $1,815 | 1.0 |
| 20011 | 66,951 | $108,377 | $722,200 | $1,636 | 5.4 |
| 20016 | 31,668 | $179,107 | $1,206,200 | $2,105 | 4.4 |
| 20017 | 21,013 | $101,543 | $686,400 | $1,793 | 2.2 |
| 20018 | 19,956 | $92,569 | $672,100 | $1,245 | 3.0 |
| 20019 | 64,365 | $57,031 | $437,600 | $1,174 | 6.1 |
| 20020 | 53,885 | $53,015 | $442,500 | $1,317 | 4.6 |
| 20024 | 16,197 | $102,623 | $497,100 | $2,121 | 2.2 |
| 20032 | 38,828 | $48,146 | $391,400 | $1,285 | 5.3 |
| 20036 | 4,635 | $105,800 | $442,400 | $2,301 | 0.3 |
| 20037 | 12,441 | $98,917 | $743,700 | $2,420 | 0.7 |
| 20045 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20052 | 2,290 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20057 | 2,835 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 20059 | 1,093 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20064 | 1,310 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 20204 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20220 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20230 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20240 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20245 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20250 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20260 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20317 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 |
| 20319 | 33 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20373 | 311 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| 20388 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20390 | 298 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20408 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20415 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20418 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20422 | 21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20427 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20431 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20510 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20515 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20520 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20530 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20535 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20540 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20542 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20551 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20560 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20565 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20566 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 20591 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 20744 | 56,236 | $124,838 | $418,100 | $1,751 | 26.1 |
| 20745 | 29,518 | $80,649 | $351,500 | $1,564 | 6.5 |
| 20746 | 27,494 | $78,391 | $325,000 | $1,735 | 7.6 |
| 20748 | 40,094 | $82,160 | $355,600 | $1,586 | 9.3 |
| 20816 | 18,081 | $231,284 | $1,166,100 | $2,723 | 3.6 |
| 22003 | 58,154 | $134,109 | $694,300 | $1,988 | 12.6 |
| 22027 | 1,781 | $250,001 | $1,041,900 | N/A | 0.6 |
| 22031 | 36,586 | $129,743 | $710,400 | $2,267 | 7.1 |
| 22041 | 29,764 | $91,075 | $432,800 | $1,913 | 2.8 |
| 22042 | 34,631 | $135,578 | $666,700 | $2,178 | 6.4 |
| 22043 | 25,658 | $143,836 | $868,600 | $2,136 | 4.7 |
| 22044 | 14,001 | $100,129 | $711,400 | $1,814 | 2.1 |
| 22046 | 18,117 | $175,446 | $963,600 | $2,216 | 2.7 |
| 22060 | 10,261 | $102,162 | $647,900 | $3,154 | 13.1 |
| 22101 | 31,306 | $250,001 | $1,282,800 | $3,407 | 13.1 |
| 22150 | 27,770 | $120,406 | $617,600 | $2,631 | 7.6 |
| 22151 | 17,376 | $160,187 | $636,200 | $2,502 | 5.1 |
| 22152 | 29,066 | $159,557 | $620,200 | $2,495 | 6.0 |
| 22153 | 32,656 | $169,638 | $652,300 | $2,723 | 8.9 |
| 22201 | 38,419 | $141,736 | $760,700 | $2,468 | 2.3 |
| 22202 | 27,352 | $141,933 | $838,400 | $2,448 | 3.9 |
| 22203 | 25,921 | $132,402 | $809,700 | $2,318 | 1.6 |
| 22204 | 51,971 | $109,277 | $672,100 | $1,871 | 4.1 |
| 22205 | 17,566 | $192,951 | $1,070,500 | $1,843 | 2.7 |
| 22206 | 20,678 | $136,472 | $569,700 | $2,332 | 2.1 |
| 22207 | 35,186 | $237,126 | $1,201,800 | $2,305 | 6.5 |
| 22209 | 13,725 | $110,824 | $799,900 | $2,171 | 0.8 |
| 22211 | 1,086 | $234,250 | N/A | $3,501 | 1.1 |
| 22213 | 4,063 | $169,201 | $1,049,500 | $3,501 | 0.6 |
| 22214 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| 22301 | 13,830 | $188,211 | $997,800 | $2,368 | 1.4 |
| 22302 | 18,277 | $127,037 | $630,600 | $2,039 | 2.3 |
| 22303 | 16,566 | $103,822 | $547,300 | $2,050 | 1.9 |
| 22304 | 48,577 | $97,629 | $496,000 | $1,934 | 4.8 |
| 22305 | 17,721 | $109,124 | $817,200 | $1,902 | 1.3 |
| 22306 | 31,471 | $95,026 | $583,200 | $1,750 | 6.8 |
| 22307 | 10,205 | $140,559 | $752,700 | $1,906 | 3.1 |
| 22308 | 13,660 | $204,177 | $870,700 | $3,501 | 4.4 |
| 22309 | 34,948 | $101,556 | $539,700 | $1,749 | 7.5 |
| 22310 | 29,120 | $160,872 | $627,400 | $2,396 | 6.7 |
| 22311 | 19,340 | $84,759 | $691,900 | $1,909 | 1.6 |
| 22312 | 26,366 | $105,044 | $593,600 | $2,009 | 5.1 |
| 22314 | 35,696 | $144,359 | $856,400 | $2,312 | 3.7 |
| 22315 | 28,725 | $156,230 | $609,000 | $2,396 | 5.5 |
Alexandria, VA has 99 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,758,023. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$242,340,098. The average median home value is -$248,707,356. The average median monthly rent is -$249,156,875.
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