ZIP Code 22601
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Winchester · Winchester County · Virginia
- Population
- 27,813
- Median income
- $64,258
- Median home value
- $339,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.1%
- Land area
- 25.5 sq mi
1,093/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
New York
ZIP code 22601 in Winchester, Virginia has a population of 27,813. The median household income is $64,258, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $339,800, 22% above the US average. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 22601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.5 square miles in Winchester, Winchester County, Virginia. The area is home to 27,813 residents, producing a population density of 1,093 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 22601 against Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22601 sits at $64,258 (25% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,719. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $339,800 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,335 per month, and 43.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 22601 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 22601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
258 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
254 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
146 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
141 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 22601?
37.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
11.8%
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?
$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
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?
13,216
Total Housing Units
12,123
Occupied Units
1,093
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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