ZIP Code 22603
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Winchester · Frederick County · Virginia
- Population
- 13,910
- Median income
- $75,104
- Median home value
- $349,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.3%
- Land area
- 253.8 sq mi
55/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.3
New York
ZIP code 22603 in Winchester, Virginia has a population of 13,910. The median household income is $75,104, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $349,600, 26% above the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 22603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 253.8 square miles in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. The area is home to 13,910 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 22603 against Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22603 sits at $75,104 (12% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,531. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $349,600 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $2,050 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Frederick County, so you can benchmark 22603 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 22603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22603.
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 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 22603, 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
13,910
Population
253.8
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22603?
48.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
11.9%
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?
$75,104
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$45,531
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 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?
7,201
Total Housing Units
6,859
Occupied Units
342
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$2,050
Median Rent
1994
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22603 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 174 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 193 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 228 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 232 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 252 |
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 468 business establishments in ZIP 22603, employing approximately 9,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $495,949,000.
468
Businesses
9,267
Employees
$495.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 61 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.2% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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