PlainZIP

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
$101,398
Median income
$379,700
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $49,309. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $379,700 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,461 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22602, plus 6 more within Frederick County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 22602?

38.0

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$101,398

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$49,309

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22602 ranks nationally

Winchester, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,398 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,931

Total Housing Units

11,510

Occupied Units

421

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$379,700

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22602 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 22602 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 22602 ranks #3 of 8 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
22601 Winchester, VA 27,813 5.3 mi
22655 Stephens City, VA 19,328 6.5 mi
22645 Middletown, VA 3,880 8.9 mi
22603 Winchester, VA 13,910 9.5 mi
22637 Gore, VA 1,970 8.6 mi
22641 Strasburg, VA 361 8.2 mi
22657 Strasburg, VA 10,956 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Frederick County

22655 standard
Stephens City, VA
Pop: 19,328
22603 standard
Winchester, VA
Pop: 13,910
22645 standard
Middletown, VA
Pop: 3,880
22625 standard
Cross Junction, VA
Pop: 3,641
22624 standard
Clear Brook, VA
Pop: 2,565
22656 standard
Stephenson, VA
Pop: 2,381

Related Areas

Frederick County Winchester, VA Virginia

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.

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