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Alexandria, VA GIS Map

Alexandria is a city in Alexandria city, Virginia, with a population of about 159,467. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.

County
Alexandria city
Population
159,467
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
38.8048, -77.0469
ZIP codes (21)
22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22306 …
Land area
14.9 sq mi
Time zone
America/New York

About Alexandria, VA

Alexandria is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, bordering Washington, D.C. to the northeast. The city's population of 159,467 at the 2020 census made it the sixth-most populous city in Virginia and 169th-most populous city in the U.S. Alexandria is a principal city of the Washington metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. Large portions of neighboring Fairfax County have Alexandria mailing addresses, but are administratively distinct from the independent city.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cities Near Alexandria

GIS Data for Alexandria, VA

The Alexandria map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Alexandria without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.

Layers you can turn on

  • FEMA flood zones

    National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.

  • Elevation contours and hillshade

    USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.

  • Land cover

    NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.

  • School districts

    Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.

  • ZIP code and county boundaries

    Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.

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Alexandria Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Population

156,976

Households

76,096

Median household income

$119,681

Median age

37.7 years

Median home value

$735,100

Median gross rent

$2,089/mo

Owner-occupied homes

42.1%

Bachelor's degree or higher

66.2%

Below poverty level

7.9%

Land area

14.9 sq mi

Population density

10,511 / sq mi

County

Alexandria city

ZIP codes in Alexandria

2230122302223032230422305223062230722308223092231022311223122231422315

Alexandria Population Growth

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).

2010 Census

139,966

April 2020 (estimates base)

159,463

July 2024 estimate

159,102

Change 2010-2020

+13.9%

Change 2020-2024

-0.2%

Photos of Alexandria

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Federal Buildings & Leases in Alexandria

GSA-managed federal properties in and around Alexandria.

Total properties
51
Government-owned
3
Leased
48
Rentable sq ft
8,805,161
PropertyAddressStatusSq ftLease ends
500, 501,600 Carlyle500 Dulany St, 22314Leased1,623,490Aug 2029
2415 Eisenhower Avenue2415 Eisenhower Ave, 22314Leased682,111Aug 2032
Springfield Parcel C6595 Springfield Center Drive, 22150Leased622,812Aug 2035
Zachary Taylor2530 Crystal Dr, 22202Leased558,187Apr 2028
Lincoln Place600 Army Navy Dr, 22202Leased511,597Apr 2036
Lincoln Place600 Army Navy Dr, 22202Leased511,597Sep 2028
401 Dulany Street401 Dulany St, 22314Leased396,788Aug 2029
James Polk Building2521 S Clark St, 22202Leased353,631Sep 2026
Crystal Gateway 31215 S Clark St, 22202Leased332,964Jun 2031
Av Bryan Sr Courthouse2100 Jamieson Ave, 22314Owned310,324—
Randolph Square2800 S Randolph St, 22206Leased190,546Jan 2035
Crystal Gateway North201 12th St S, 22202Leased172,083Mar 2029
Crystal Gateway North201 12th St S, 22202Leased172,083Aug 2030
Crystal Gateway North201 12th St S, 22202Leased172,083Jun 2032
Crystal Gateway North201 12th St S, 22202Leased172,083Jun 2031
Alexandria6315 Bren Mar Dr, 22312Leased165,954Apr 2030
Braddock Pl1320 Braddock Pl, 22314Leased131,000Dec 2034
Crystal Gateway 11235 S Clark St, 22202Leased122,071Feb 2032
Crystal Gateway 11235 S Clark St, 22202Leased122,071Apr 2027
Crystal Square II1550 Crystal Dr, 22202Leased109,133Mar 2032
Crystal Square II1550 Crystal Dr, 22202Leased109,133Mar 2034
Crystal Park 52451 Crystal Dr, 22202Leased87,987Aug 2036
Crystal Park 52451 Crystal Dr, 22202Leased87,987Mar 2029
Crystal Mall 41901 S Bell St, 22202Leased86,831Sep 2028
Crystal Mall 41901 S Bell St, 22202Leased86,831Dec 2026

Showing the 25 largest of 51 properties.

Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.

Soils of Alexandria

General soil map unit at the city center: Quantico-Neabsco-Dumfries

Soil Properties

Drainage class
Well drained
Hydrologic soil group
B (moderate infiltration)
Available water storage (0–150 cm)
19.2 cm
Typical slope
38%
Flooding frequency
None
Min. annual water table depth
53 cm

Soil Components

  • Dumfries28%

    Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs

  • Neabsco26%

    Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults

  • Quantico14%

    Ultisols · Typic Hapludults

  • Dumfries12%

    Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs

  • Lunt9%

    Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs

  • Neabsco6%

    Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults

Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.

Climate of Alexandria

30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Oxon Hill, Md weather station, elevation 190 ft, 2.9 miles from the city center.

Warmest month

Jul · avg high 88°F

Coldest month

Jan · avg low 27°F

Annual precipitation

46.8 in

Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high °F444856677684888680685748
Avg low °F272835455564696760483831
Precip. in3.082.894.043.384.454.854.964.164.373.753.133.75

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.

Natural Hazard Risk in Alexandria

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alexandria city, compared with all U.S. counties.

Overall risk

Relatively Low

Score 73.7 of 100

Expected annual loss

$40,074,797

Buildings, population & agriculture

Social vulnerability

Very Low

Susceptibility to hazard impacts

Community resilience

Relatively Moderate

Ability to prepare & recover

Risk by Hazard

  • Strong WindRelatively High
  • Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
  • Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
  • LightningRelatively Moderate
  • EarthquakeRelatively Low
  • Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
  • HurricaneRelatively Low
  • HailRelatively Low
  • Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
  • Ice StormRelatively Low
  • TornadoRelatively Low
  • LandslideVery Low
  • Cold WaveRelatively Low
  • WildfireVery Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.

Alexandria FAQ

What county is Alexandria in?

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Alexandria, Virginia is located in Alexandria County.

What is the population of Alexandria?

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Alexandria has a population of about 159,467, making it the number 6 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.

What is the elevation of Alexandria?

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The elevation of Alexandria is approximately 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level at the city center.

What ZIP codes are in Alexandria?

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ZIP codes for Alexandria include 22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22311, 22312, 22313, 22314, 22315, 22320, 22331, 22332, 22333, 22334, 22350.

What time zone is Alexandria in?

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Alexandria is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).

How far is Alexandria from Richmond?

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Alexandria is about 90 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.

How far is Alexandria from Virginia Beach?

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Alexandria is about 147 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.

What cities are near Alexandria?

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Cities near Alexandria include Falls Church, VA (9 miles); McLean, VA (11 miles); Hyattsville, MD (12 miles); Takoma Park, MD (12 miles); Tysons, VA (13 miles).

Local notes for Alexandria, VA

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