| ZIP Code | 22551 |
|---|---|
| City | Spotsylvania |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 366 ft |
| Latitude | 38.187032 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.700356 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 81% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 178 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,481 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 2,038 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 2,003 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,055 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,192 (30.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,497 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $372,600 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,356/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,709 |
| Vacant Units | 596 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,709 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 596 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 22551 is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, within Spotsylvania County. With a population of 23,366, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 22551 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,497 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22551 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $372,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,356 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 22551 is primarily White (75.82%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22551 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 22551 in Spotsylvania, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,366 residents, a median household income of $106,497, and a median home value of $372,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.