| ZIP Code | 22553 |
|---|---|
| City | Spotsylvania |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 315 ft |
| Latitude | 38.271762 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.640048 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,585 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 1,028 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 2,075 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 950 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,998 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $131,416 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $438,700 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,870/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,891 |
| Vacant Units | 231 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,891 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 231 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
ZIP code 22553 is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, within Spotsylvania County. With a population of 16,960, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 22553 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $131,416 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22553 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $438,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,870 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 22553 is primarily White (71.21%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22553 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 22553 in Spotsylvania, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,960 residents, a median household income of $131,416, and a median home value of $438,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.