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Winchester, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22601

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

27,813
1,093/sq mi
$64,258
Median income
$339,800
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winchester pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,093
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winchester, Winchester County, Virginia, with 27,813 residents across 25.5 square miles, a density of 1,093 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22601 reports a modest median household income of $64,258 (25% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,719. Local economic indicators show a 20.7% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $339,800 (2% above the state average), median rent at $1,335 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 22601 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page, 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 22601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22601.

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 22601, Winchester, 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

27,813

Population

25.5

Area (sq mi)

1,093

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22601?

37.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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?

$64,258

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$36,719

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22601 ranks nationally

Winchester, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,258 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,216

Total Housing Units

12,123

Occupied Units

1,093

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.8%
Renter 56.2%

$339,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,335

Median Rent

1970

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 22601 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 191
2021 +12.3% 214
2022 +15.2% 247
2023 +11.7% 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 1,381 business establishments in ZIP 22601, employing approximately 26,040 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,436,540,000.

1,381

Businesses

26,040

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 258 18.7%
Retail trade 254 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 150 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 146 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 141 10.2%
Finance and insurance 81 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 5.4%
Construction 70 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 3.5%
Wholesale trade 36 2.6%
Manufacturing 31 2.2%
Educational services 26 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.7%
Information 17 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

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 22601 vs 22602 →

ZIP 22601 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 22601 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 22601 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 22601 ranks #9 of 9 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
22602 Winchester, VA 28,443 5.3 mi
22656 Stephenson, VA 2,381 5.5 mi
22603 Winchester, VA 13,910 7.4 mi
22655 Stephens City, VA 19,328 7.9 mi
22624 Clear Brook, VA 2,565 7.6 mi
22663 White Post, VA 1,536 8.8 mi
22646 Millwood, VA 205 10.0 mi
22620 Boyce, VA 2,348 10.6 mi
25413 Bunker Hill, WV 7,508 11.7 mi

Related Areas

Winchester County Winchester, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22601 in? ▼
ZIP code 22601 (Winchester) is located in Winchester County, Virginia. Winchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winchester-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22601? ▼
ZIP code 22601 in Winchester, VA has a population of 27,813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22601 is $64,258, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22601 is $339,800, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22601 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22601? ▼
ZIP code 22601 has 1,381 business establishments employing approximately 26,040 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22601 are: Health care and social assistance (258), Retail trade (254), Other services (except public administration) (150). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22601 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 22601? ▼
In ZIP code 22601, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 22601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22601 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22601? ▼
In ZIP code 22601, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22601 is 20.7% 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.