| ZIP Code | 22656 |
|---|---|
| City | Stephenson |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Frederick County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 621 ft |
| Latitude | 39.219483 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.100685 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 770 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 298 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 366 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 213 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,688 (49.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,903 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $411,300 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,185/mo ↑ 79% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,909 |
| Vacant Units | 22 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,909 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 22 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 22656 is located in Stephenson, Virginia, within Frederick County. With a population of 5,162, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 22656 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,903 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22656 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $411,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,185 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 22656 is primarily White (77.26%). Residents are well-educated — 56.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22656 stands at 2.1%, which is well below 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 22656 in Stephenson, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,162 residents, a median household income of $110,903, and a median home value of $411,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.