Winchester, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22602
Frederick County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,443
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $101,398
- Median income Above-median income area
- $379,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winchester pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22602 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, with 28,443 residents across 285.0 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,398 (18% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,309. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $379,700 (14% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,461; 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Frederick County, so 22602 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 22602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22602.
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 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 22602, 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
28,443
Population
285.0
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22602?
38.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
6.4%
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?
$101,398
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$49,309
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22602 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Winchester, 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)
$101,398 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
11,931housing units
11,931
Total Housing Units
11,510
Occupied Units
421
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,700
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,461
Median Rent
1995
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22602 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 180 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 204 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 233 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 258 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 257 |
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 643 business establishments in ZIP 22602, employing approximately 13,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $755,143,000.
643
Businesses
13,207
Employees
$755.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 99 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.2% |
| Information | 14 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.6% |
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 22602 vs 22601 →
ZIP 22602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22602
Winchester (22602)
28,443 residents
- 22601
Winchester (22601)
27,813 residents
- 22655
Stephens City (22655)
19,328 residents
- 22603
Winchester (22603)
13,910 residents
- 22657 10,956
Strasburg (22657)
10,956 residents
- 22645 3,880
Middletown (22645)
3,880 residents
- 22637 1,970
Gore (22637)
1,970 residents
- 22641 361
Strasburg (22641)
361 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22602 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22641
Strasburg (22641)
$136,167 median income
- 22655
Stephens City (22655)
$109,169 median income
- 22602
Winchester (22602)
$101,398 median income
- 22645
Middletown (22645)
$90,875 median income
- 22637
Gore (22637)
$81,132 median income
- 22603
Winchester (22603)
$75,104 median income
- 22601
Winchester (22601)
$64,258 median income
- 22657
Strasburg (22657)
$63,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22602 ranks #3 of 8 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 22602, 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 (28,443 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 22602 in?
ZIP code 22602 (Winchester) is located in Frederick County, Virginia. Frederick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/frederick-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22602?
ZIP code 22602 in Winchester, VA has a population of 28,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22602?
The median household income in ZIP 22602 is $101,398, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22602?
The median home value in ZIP 22602 is $379,700, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22602 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22602?
ZIP code 22602 has 643 business establishments employing approximately 13,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22602 are: Construction (99), Other services (except public administration) (75), Retail trade (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22602 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 22602?
In ZIP code 22602, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 22602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22602 is 30.8 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 22602?
In ZIP code 22602, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22602 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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