3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 222xxArlington, VA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 222 changed -2.5% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 22201–22214. Most of its 2010 population lived in Arlington County (100%). Communities in the region include Alexandria, McLean, Falls Church. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- -2.5%
- 5-year change
- +16.8%
- Since Q1 1995
- +386%
- National rank (1 year)
- 877th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 222 vs Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 222: 485.8
- Virginia: 403.8
- Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, VA-WV metro: 420.4
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 222 | VA | U.S. | Gap vs VA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -2.5% | +3.8% | +3.0% | −6.3 pts | −5.6 pts |
| 3 years | +10.2% | +15.9% | +12.9% | −5.7 pts | −2.6 pts |
| 5 years | +16.8% | +44.1% | +41.3% | −27.3 pts | −24.5 pts |
| 10 years | +40.2% | +83.4% | +93.3% | −43.2 pts | −53.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +386% | +304% | +292% | +82.0 pts | +94.3 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 222 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +381% | $1,442,429 |
| Q2 2000 | +281% | $1,143,441 |
| Q2 2005 | +78.3% | $534,758 |
| Q2 2010 | +72.7% | $518,160 |
| Q2 2015 | +45.8% | $437,365 |
| Q2 2020 | +25.3% | $375,820 |
| Q2 2021 | +16.8% | $350,504 |
| Q2 2023 | +10.2% | $330,730 |
| Q2 2025 | -2.5% | $292,416 |
How ZIP3 222 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 222 ranks 877th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 28th of 28 in Virginia. Its one-year change is −5.6 pts versus the nation and −6.3 pts versus Virginia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 877th of 882 | 28th of 28 |
| 3 years | 703rd of 882 | 28th of 28 |
| 5 years | 871st of 882 | 28th of 28 |
| 10 years | 869th of 882 | 28th of 28 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 100th of 879 | 1st of 28 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 222
ZIP3 222's index peaked in Q2 2006, fell 7.8% to its low in Q3 2009, and regained its peak in Q1 2013, about 6.8 years after the top. Today it sits +62.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 222 | Q2 2006 | Q3 2009 | -7.8% | Q1 2013 (6.8 yrs) | +62.0% |
| VA | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -17.4% | Q2 2019 (12 yrs) | +66.9% |
| Metro | Q2 2006 | Q3 2009 | -25.6% | Q2 2020 (14 yrs) | +48.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 222's index has changed +119% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 222 after inflation | VA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -6.2% | -0.1% | -1.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +0.4% | +5.6% | +3.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | -5.8% | +16.2% | +8.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +0.8% | +31.9% | +20.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +119% | +82.4% | +89.9% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 222
Regional estimate
$420,700
- Estimated gain
- $120,700
- Index change
- +40.23%
- Start index
- 346.43
- End index
- 485.81
ZIP3 222 (Arlington, VA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 · Washington, DC area | DC | -0.6% | +4.2% | +464% |
| 223 · Alexandria, VA area | VA | +2.7% | +26.2% | +340% |
| 220 · Fairfax, VA area | VA | +1.5% | +30.6% | +325% |
| 221 · Vienna, VA area | VA | +3.8% | +33.5% | +325% |
| 209 · Takoma Park, MD area | MD | -0.7% | +23.1% | +272% |
| 207 · Bowie, MD area | MD | -0.1% | +25.1% | +231% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 485.81 |
| Q1 2026 | 488.71 |
| Q4 2025 | 495.81 |
| Q3 2025 | 485.07 |
| Q2 2025 | 498.41 |
| Q1 2025 | 469.52 |
| Q4 2024 | 464.96 |
| Q3 2024 | 486.77 |
| Q2 2024 | 471.30 |
| Q1 2024 | 470.66 |
| Q4 2023 | 452.20 |
| Q3 2023 | 456.31 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 222?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 222, the regional index changed -2.5% over the year to Q2 2026, +16.8% over five years, +40.2% over ten years, and +386% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 222 appreciating faster than Virginia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index -2.5% compares with +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −5.6 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −24.5 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 222?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 222. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 22201 to 22214 (11 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.