The Columbia Pike planning area covers 1,689 acres of South Arlington, almost all ZIP 22204. Zillow's typical 22204 value was $594,333 in September 2026.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. The boundary is Arlington County’s Columbia Pike planning area, from the county’s Planning Areas map layer, and the Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Area Plan (2012, PDF). School zones come from the boundaries behind Arlington Public Schools’ boundary locator; ratings from the Virginia Department of Education’s 2026-27 framework summary for Arlington (PDF); home values from the Zillow Home Value Index (Zillow Research); parks from the county’s parks map layer; bus routes from Arlington Transit’s published schedule data; place names, stores, trails and road distances from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
The Columbia Pike planning area is the largest in the county’s map, about 1,689 acres of South Arlington on both sides of Columbia Pike (VA 244) from I-395 west to the Fairfax County line. Unlike the Metro corridors in North Arlington, it has no Metrorail station; it is a bus corridor of apartment and condominium complexes, single-family streets and shopping centers. The county’s 2012 Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Area Plan covers the homes on either side of the Pike, and the General Land Use Plan marks the Pike itself as the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District.
What this means for you
- Zoned high school: split, about two-thirds Wakefield High and a third Washington-Liberty High
- Typical home value, ZIP 22204: $594,333 in September 2026, according to Zillow
- Nearest interstate exit: I-395 Exit 7 (VA 120, Glebe Road), about 1.6 miles by road
- Zone questions: Arlington Public Schools, 703-228-8000
Where it is
I-395 forms the area’s eastern edge, and South Jefferson Street, at the county line, part of its western edge. To the north, parts of the boundary follow 6th Street South and South Carlin Springs Road; to the south, 16th Street South and South Four Mile Run Drive. Columbia Pike, South George Mason Drive, South Glebe Road, Washington Boulevard, South Walter Reed Drive and South Four Mile Run Drive run through it. About 98% of the area is in ZIP 22204.
The area takes in all or part of 13 civic associations on the county’s map: Douglas Park, the largest share, Arlington Mill, Barcroft, Columbia Forest, Alcova Heights, Penrose, Columbia Heights, Foxcroft Heights, Arlington Heights, Claremont, Glencarlyn, Arlington View and Forest Glen. OpenStreetMap also marks Virginia Heights and Westmont inside it.
Schools
The area spans seven elementary zones, so the school depends on the address.
| School | Share of area | Address | 2026-27 rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Elementary | about 21% | 625 S. Wakefield St. | Approaching Expectations, 85.1 |
| Abingdon Elementary | about 15% | 3035 S. Abingdon St. | Meets Expectations, 83.1 |
| Carlin Springs Elementary | about 15% | 5995 S. 5th Road | Approaching Expectations, 80.9 |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary | about 12% | 3500 S. 23rd St. | Needs Intensive Support, 78.9 |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary | about 11% | 1415 S. Queen St. | Approaching Expectations, 83.6 |
| Randolph Elementary | about 11% | 1306 S. Quincy St. | Approaching Expectations, 84.9 |
| Alice West Fleet Elementary | about 11% | 115 S. Old Glebe Road | Approaching Expectations, 89 |
| Jefferson Middle | about 60% | 125 S. Old Glebe Road | Approaching Expectations, 87.2 |
| Kenmore Middle | about 37% | 200 S. Carlin Springs Road | Meets Expectations, 87.9 |
| Wakefield High | about 66% | 1325 S. Dinwiddie St. | Approaching Expectations, 88.9 |
| Washington-Liberty High | about 34% | 1301 N. Stafford St. | Meets Expectations, 92.2 |
All are Fully Accredited. The ratings are Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework category and score for 2026-27, based on 2025-26 results; schools identified for targeted support for a student group drop one category, which is why some scores and categories do not line up. A small part of the east end, about 3%, is zoned for Gunston Middle. Check one address in the APS boundary locator, and see our schools guide.
Home values
| ZIP code | Share of area | September 2026 | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22204 | about 98% | $594,333 | $594,904 | down 0.1% |
The figure is Zillow’s Home Value Index, a modeled typical value for mid-priced homes, not a sale price. Zillow’s figure for Arlington as a whole was $801,809 in September 2026, up 1.3%. See our home prices guide.
Parks and trails
From the county’s parks map:
- Glencarlyn Park, 301 S. Harrison St., about 100 acres along Four Mile Run
- Alcova Heights Park, 901 S. George Mason Drive
- Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. S.
- Doctors Run Park, 1301 S. George Mason Drive
- Towers Park, 801 S. Scott St.
- Tyrol Hill Park, 5101 7th Road S.
- Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St.
- Penrose Park, 2200 6th St. S., and Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike
The Washington & Old Dominion Trail and the Four Mile Run Trail run through Glencarlyn Park, and the Washington Boulevard Trail runs along VA 27 at the east end. The Columbia Pike Branch Library is at 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, and the Glencarlyn Branch Library at 300 S. Kensington St. More in our parks and trails guide.
Getting around
Distances are measured on the road network from the middle of the planning area (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data); they are distances, not drive times.
| To | Distance |
|---|---|
| County government center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. | about 2.9 miles |
| I-395 Exit 7 (VA 120, Glebe Road) | about 1.6 miles |
| I-395 Exit 6 (Shirlington) | about 2.3 miles |
| Reagan National Airport | about 4.7 miles |
There is no Metrorail station in the area; Pentagon City station is about 0.35 mile and Pentagon about half a mile beyond its eastern edge. Arlington Transit (ART) routes with stops in the area, according to ART’s schedule data:
- ART 41: Columbia Pike, Ballston and Court House
- ART 42: Ballston to Pentagon City
- ART 45: Columbia Pike, DHS/Sequoia and Rosslyn
- ART 72: Rock Spring, Ballston and Shirlington
- ART 74: Arlington Village, Arlington View and Pentagon City
- ART 75: Shirlington, Wakefield High School, Carlin Springs Road, Ballston and Virginia Square
- ART 77: Shirlington, Lyon Park and Court House
- ART 84: Douglas Park, Green Valley and Pentagon City
See our getting around guide.
Groceries and everyday stores
- Giant, 2501 9th Road S.
- Giant, 3480 S. Jefferson St., at the western edge
- Walgreens, 2820 Columbia Pike
- CVS Pharmacy, 5017 Columbia Pike
- ASNI Supermarket, 1045 S. Edgewood St.
- Bangkok 54 Grocery, 2927 Columbia Pike
Our farmers markets guide has the Sunday Columbia Pike market.
How to check an address
Look up the parcel on the county’s property search, then check its schools in the APS boundary locator, since the area spans seven elementary zones and two high school zones. Our property tax guide has the county rate, and the Arlington neighborhoods guide covers every planning area.
Frequently asked questions
What high school is Columbia Pike zoned for?
It is split. About two-thirds of the Columbia Pike planning area is zoned for Wakefield High School and about a third for Washington-Liberty High School, so check the address in the APS boundary locator.
What ZIP code is Columbia Pike, Arlington?
Almost all of the planning area, about 98%, is in 22204. A sliver at the east end is in 22206.
What is the typical home value along Columbia Pike?
Zillow’s Home Value Index for ZIP 22204 was $594,333 in September 2026, about the same as a year earlier ($594,904). The countywide figure was $801,809. These are modeled values, not sale prices.
Is there a Metro station on Columbia Pike?
No. The nearest Metrorail stations are Pentagon City and Pentagon, both just east of the planning area’s edge. Eight Arlington Transit routes stop in the area.
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