The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22315 sells for about $615,134, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,519 a month.
ZIP 22315 — Alexandria
The 22315 housing market remains robust, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from professional commuters. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's high median income and proximity to major employment centers. While interest rates have impacted buyer purchasing power, the competitive nature of the local market keeps days on market low.
This ZIP is ideal for families and federal/military commuters seeking a suburban environment with high-quality schools, convenient access to major highways, and established community amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 3.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 22315, Fairfax County VA
The area generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Alexandria and Northern Virginia regional averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the 22315 ZIP code are part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, which is consistently highly rated and recognized for academic excellence.
The area is at low risk for major natural disasters, though localized flooding can occur in low-lying areas; property insurance remains standard for the Northern Virginia region.
The area benefits from proximity to major employment hubs like the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, and the growing tech corridor in Northern Virginia, with steady infill development.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfax County based on the fair market value of the property, with rates set annually by the Board of Supervisors; no state-level property tax exists.
Residents typically commute via the Franconia-Springfield Parkway or I-95/I-495 toward Washington D.C. and Tysons Corner, with access to the nearby Franconia-Springfield Metro station.
The area features extensive access to the Kingstowne Lake, various community trails, and proximity to the Lee District Park and RECenter, which offers sports and aquatic facilities.
The rental market is highly competitive due to the area's proximity to major military and federal employment centers, maintaining low vacancy rates and steady rent growth.
The economy is anchored by federal government agencies, the Department of Defense, and a robust professional services sector serving the D.C. metro area.
The area is served by the Fairfax Connector bus system and is within a short drive of the Franconia-Springfield Metro station, providing rail access to D.C.
Development is focused on transit-oriented residential infill and the modernization of existing retail centers within the Kingstowne area.
Parcels are subject to Fairfax County property taxes and may fall within specific community association or HOA districts common in the Kingstowne area.
Standard homeowners insurance is required; the area is not in a high-risk flood zone, though premiums are influenced by regional construction costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A central community feature providing walking paths and scenic views.
Large regional park with sports fields, an RECenter, and an indoor pool.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 24.4% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $765,000 (+24.4% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.