Stafford, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22554

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

51,463
299/sq mi
$151,480
Median income
$521,400
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stafford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
299
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22554 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.9 square miles in Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia. The area is home to 51,463 residents, producing a population density of 299 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 22554 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22554 sits at $151,480 (77% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,053. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $521,400 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $2,085 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22554 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Stafford County, so you can benchmark 22554 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 22554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22554.

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 22554, Stafford, 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

51,463

Population

171.9

Area (sq mi)

299

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22554?

35.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.1%
African American 26.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$151,480

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$53,053

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

37.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22554 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,480 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,005

Total Housing Units

20,197

Occupied Units

808

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$521,400

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$2,085

Median Rent

1998

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22554 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 195
2021 +12.3% 219
2022 +12.1% 246
2023 +7.6% 264
2024 +4.9% 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 999 business establishments in ZIP 22554, employing approximately 12,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $668,044,000.

999

Businesses

12,120

Employees

$668.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 178 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 126 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 126 12.6%
Construction 111 11.1%
Retail trade 106 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 98 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.4%
Finance and insurance 35 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.6%
Educational services 24 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.9%
Wholesale trade 17 1.7%
Information 15 1.5%
Manufacturing 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 22554 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 22554 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 22554 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 22554 ranks the highest of 7 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
22134 Quantico, VA 6,862 6.3 mi
22405 Fredericksburg, VA 29,152 7.8 mi
22172 Triangle, VA 8,699 9.7 mi
22556 Stafford, VA 25,675 7.8 mi
22026 Dumfries, VA 14,258 10.6 mi
22401 Fredericksburg, VA 24,286 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22554 in?
ZIP code 22554 (Stafford) is located in Stafford County, Virginia. Stafford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stafford-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22554?
ZIP code 22554 in Stafford, VA has a population of 51,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22554?
The median household income in ZIP 22554 is $151,480, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22554?
The median home value in ZIP 22554 is $521,400, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22554 is White at 45.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22554?
ZIP code 22554 has 999 business establishments employing approximately 12,120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22554 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (178), Health care and social assistance (126), Other services (except public administration) (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22554?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22554 increased by 4.9% 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 22554?
In ZIP code 22554, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 22554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22554 is 37.1 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 22554?
In ZIP code 22554, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22554 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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