Fredericksburg, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22408

Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,851
226/sq mi
$110,112
Median income
$378,000
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fredericksburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
226
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22408 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.9 square miles in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The area is home to 26,851 residents, producing a population density of 226 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22408 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22408 sits at $110,112 (29% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $48,678. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $378,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,835 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Spotsylvania County, so you can benchmark 22408 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22408.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22408, Fredericksburg, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,851

Population

118.9

Area (sq mi)

226

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22408?

36.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 20.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$110,112

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$48,678

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22408 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,112 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,664

Total Housing Units

12,186

Occupied Units

478

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$378,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,835

Median Rent

1999

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22408 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 200
2021 +12.8% 226
2022 +19.6% 270
2023 +5.4% 284
2024 +7.4% 305

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 903 business establishments in ZIP 22408, employing approximately 13,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $818,666,000.

903

Businesses

13,586

Employees

$818.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 166 18.4%
Construction 113 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 104 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 94 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 9.2%
Wholesale trade 58 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 52 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.9%
Manufacturing 33 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 32 3.5%
Finance and insurance 21 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Information 8 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 22408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22408 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 22408 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
22580 Woodford, VA 5,160 7.7 mi
22401 Fredericksburg, VA 24,286 5.9 mi
22405 Fredericksburg, VA 29,152 6.9 mi
22407 Fredericksburg, VA 54,962 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22408 in?
ZIP code 22408 (Fredericksburg) is located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Spotsylvania County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spotsylvania-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22408?
ZIP code 22408 in Fredericksburg, VA has a population of 26,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22408?
The median household income in ZIP 22408 is $110,112, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22408?
The median home value in ZIP 22408 is $378,000, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22408 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22408?
ZIP code 22408 has 903 business establishments employing approximately 13,586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22408 are: Retail trade (166), Construction (113), Health care and social assistance (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22408 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22408?
In ZIP code 22408, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22408 is 36.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22408?
In ZIP code 22408, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22408 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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