22306 scores 13 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 5 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Target Store, about 0.2 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 22306?

The closest Metro station to the center of 22306 is Huntington, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line. There are 2 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 22306?

In 22306, median rent is $1,699 a month and the median home value is $550,500, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Mount Vernon, VA 22306?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Mount Vernon, VA 22306

Along the Richmond Highway corridor, 22306 covers Hybla Valley, Gum Springs and the streets between Route 1 and Fort Hunt Road. Garden apartment complexes and townhouses line the highway, while quieter blocks of 1950s ranches and split-levels sit behind them. Huntington station at the end of the Yellow Line is about 1.5 miles away, and Route 1 buses run the length of the ZIP.

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Mount Vernon, VA 22306 at a glance.

ZIP 22306, Fairfax County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability13Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants17+popular spots2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes12+cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools94schoolswithin 5 miles · 63 public, 31 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People32,842residentsmedian household income $88,759See the data

Top picks near 22306

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Denny's RestaurantMust visit
Restaurant · $ · 7214 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.6
5,566 reviews · 0.9 mi
Crab Cab Seafood Restaurant - AlexandriaMust visit
Restaurant · $$ · 6328 Richmond Hwy Ste A, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.7
1,852 reviews · 0.4 mi
Krispy Kreme
Donut Shop · $ · 6332 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.4
3,405 reviews · 0.4 mi
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Barbecue Restaurant · $ · 6630 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.3
2,551 reviews · 0 mi
Bob & Edith's Diner
Diner · $ · 5918 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
4.2
2,290 reviews · 1.1 mi
Green Olive Buffet
Buffet Restaurant · $ · 7405 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
3.9
2,255 reviews · 1.1 mi

Reported crime around 22306.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 22306.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Mount Vernon, VA. Pick a store to see only that chain.

9 grocery stores and 2 Metro stations within 2 miles of 22306

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Target Store6600 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria0.2 mi
Giant Food6800 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria0.2 mi
Walmart Supercenter6303 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria0.5 mi
Aldi6218 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria0.6 mi
Central Supermarket6222 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria0.7 mi
Safeway1624 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria1.2 mi

Nearest Metro stations

HuntingtonYellow line1.5 mi
Eisenhower AveYellow line2 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 22306. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Target Store, 0.2 mi

Nearest Metro station

1.5 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Huntington

EPA Walkability Index

13 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 10 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 22306.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Mount Vernon, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Denny's RestaurantMust visit
Restaurant · $ · 7214 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.6
5,566 reviews · 0.9 mi
Crab Cab Seafood Restaurant - AlexandriaMust visit
Restaurant · $$ · 6328 Richmond Hwy Ste A, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.7
1,852 reviews · 0.4 mi
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Barbecue Restaurant · $ · 6630 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.3
2,551 reviews · 0 mi
Bob & Edith's Diner
Diner · $ · 5918 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
4.2
2,290 reviews · 1.1 mi
Green Olive Buffet
Buffet Restaurant · $ · 7405 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
3.9
2,255 reviews · 1.1 mi
Chili's Grill & Bar
Restaurant · $ · 6601 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
3.9
2,130 reviews · 0.2 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 6239 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
3.5
1,778 reviews · 0.6 mi
Belle Haven Pizzeria "The Haven"
American Restaurant · $$ · 1401 Belle Haven Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307, USA
4.5
1,133 reviews · 1.4 mi
El Paso Rt1 Alexandria
Mexican Restaurant · $$ · 6151 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
4.4
2,545 reviews · 0.8 mi
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Restaurant · $$ · 6310 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
3.6
1,733 reviews · 0.5 mi
Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles
Chicken Restaurant · 6308 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.4
1,806 reviews · 0.5 mi
Outback Steakhouse
Steak House · 6804 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.1
1,922 reviews · 0.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 22306.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Mount Vernon, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Krispy Kreme
Donut Shop · $ · 6332 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.4
3,405 reviews · 0.4 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 7511 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.0
831 reviews · 1.4 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 6670 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
4.0
765 reviews · 0.1 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

63 / 31

Closest schools

Hybla Valley Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.1 mi
ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.5 mi
Bryant High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.5 mi
ALC at Bryant
public · other · grades N–N
0.5 mi
Achievement Integrity And Maturity Bryant
public · other · grades N–N
0.5 mi
Transition Support Resource Center/Fairfax
public · other · grades N–N
0.5 mi
Groveton Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.8 mi
Bucknell Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.9 mi
Hollin Meadows Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.0 mi
RIVER FARM COOPERATIVE SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.2 mi
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.3 mi
West Potomac High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.3 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Mount Vernon.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.8 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 22306.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

32,842

Suburban

Median age

35.2

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$88,759

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$550,500

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,699/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

50.6%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

42.7%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

33.2 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Fairfax County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
66.1%
Trump
31.1%
Other
2.7%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
69.8%
Trump
28.0%
Other
2.1%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
64.4%
Trump
28.6%
Other
7.0%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Mount Vernon 22306: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
I-66, I-495 and I-95 traffic makes moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, a slow Beltway costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 22306 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 22306, from the same public data as the report above.

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22306 scores 13 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 5 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Target Store, about 0.2 miles away.