Spotsylvania, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22553
Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,935
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $135,856
- Median income Above-median income area
- $480,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spotsylvania pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22553 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22553 (Spotsylvania, VA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.1 in 2023 to 277.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22553 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, home to 13,935 residents across 115.6 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22553 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,856 (59% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,648. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $480,200 (44% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,896.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Spotsylvania County, so 22553 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 22553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spotsylvania, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22553.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22553, Spotsylvania, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,935
Population
115.6
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22553?
38.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$135,856
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$54,648
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
41.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22553 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Spotsylvania, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$135,856 Top 12% higher than 88% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,088housing units
6,088
Total Housing Units
5,846
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,200
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,896
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22553 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 197 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 224 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 261 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 272 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 277 |
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 265 business establishments in ZIP 22553, employing approximately 1,697 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,543,000.
265
Businesses
1,697
Employees
$60.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 18.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22553 vs 22407 →
ZIP 22553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22407
Fredericksburg (22407)
54,962 residents
- 22406 20,757
Fredericksburg (22406)
20,757 residents
- 22551 19,242
Spotsylvania (22551)
19,242 residents
- 22553 13,935
Spotsylvania (22553)
13,935 residents
- 22508 12,696
Locust Grove (22508)
12,696 residents
- 22736 732
Richardsville (22736)
732 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22553 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22553
Spotsylvania (22553)
$135,856 median income
- 22406
Fredericksburg (22406)
$129,167 median income
- 22508
Locust Grove (22508)
$111,357 median income
- 22407
Fredericksburg (22407)
$111,129 median income
- 22551
Spotsylvania (22551)
$110,370 median income
- 22736
Richardsville (22736)
$100,156 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22553 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22553, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,935 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22553 in?
ZIP code 22553 (Spotsylvania) 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 22553?
ZIP code 22553 in Spotsylvania, VA has a population of 13,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22553?
The median household income in ZIP 22553 is $135,856, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22553?
The median home value in ZIP 22553 is $480,200, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22553 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22553?
ZIP code 22553 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 1,697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22553 are: Construction (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22553 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 22553?
In ZIP code 22553, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 22553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22553 is 41.4 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 22553?
In ZIP code 22553, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22553 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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