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Stafford, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22556

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

25,675
314/sq mi
$137,287
Median income
$486,100
Median home value
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
314
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22556 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22556 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, with 25,675 residents across 81.8 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22556 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,287 (60% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $50,272. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $486,100 for a typical home value (45% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,893 a month; 80.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 22556 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Stafford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 22556

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stafford, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22556.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22556, Stafford, 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

25,675

Population

81.8

Area (sq mi)

314

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 22556?

35.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 13.8%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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?

$137,287

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$50,272

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

37.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22556 ranks nationally

Stafford, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,287 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,023

Total Housing Units

9,665

Occupied Units

358

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$486,100

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,893

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22556 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 200
2021 +13.6% 227
2022 +11.3% 253
2023 +8.7% 275
2024 +3.2% 284

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 414 business establishments in ZIP 22556, employing approximately 5,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,417,000.

414

Businesses

5,203

Employees

$239.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 18.8%
Construction 73 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 46 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 43 10.4%
Retail trade 42 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.8%
Finance and insurance 17 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.9%
Educational services 7 1.7%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%
Information 5 1.2%
Wholesale trade 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 22556 vs 22406 →

ZIP 22556 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 22556 ranks #2 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 22556 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 22556 ranks #3 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
22406 Fredericksburg, VA 20,757 5.4 mi
22720 Goldvein, VA 1,059 7.3 mi
22134 Quantico, VA 6,862 7.5 mi
22554 Stafford, VA 51,463 7.8 mi
22172 Triangle, VA 8,699 10.3 mi
20119 Catlett, VA 3,946 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stafford County

22554 standard
Stafford, VA
Pop: 51,463
22405 standard
Fredericksburg, VA
Pop: 29,152
22406 standard
Fredericksburg, VA
Pop: 20,757

Related Areas

Stafford County Stafford, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22556 in? ▼
ZIP code 22556 (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 22556? ▼
ZIP code 22556 in Stafford, VA has a population of 25,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22556? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22556 is $137,287, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22556? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22556 is $486,100, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22556? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22556 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22556? ▼
ZIP code 22556 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 5,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22556? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22556 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Construction (73), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22556? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22556 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 22556? ▼
In ZIP code 22556, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 22556? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22556 is 37.0 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 22556? ▼
In ZIP code 22556, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22556? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22556 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.