County

Stafford County, VA

10 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Virginia

👥158,729Population
💰$135,661Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$461,109Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.5%Hispanic: 15.9%Black: 19%Asian: 3.7%Other: 6.8%Race
White53.5%
Hispanic15.9%
Black19.0%
Asian3.7%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads53.1% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma1,069 (1.1%)
HS Graduate20,485 (21.3%)
Some College9,793 (10.2%)
Associates13,779 (14.3%)
Bachelors8,314 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree42,903 (44.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 44.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate44.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,661 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$461,109 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,920/mo
Total Housing Units53,920
Vacant Units2,555

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Stafford County, VA

Stafford County is located in Virginia and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 158,729 residents. With a median age of 37.04, it is a relatively young county.

Stafford County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $135,661 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.0% is well below the national average.

Housing in Stafford County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $461,109 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,919. Homeownership rates are high at 80.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stafford County are majority White (53.52%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Stafford County, VA is a upper-middle-income area in Virginia. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Stafford County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
22405 Fredericksburg 36,093 $128,315 $413,100 $1,931 3.2% 51.4%
22406 Fredericksburg 26,248 $124,357 $483,200 $1,895 4.2% 54.5%
22554 Stafford 64,605 $148,268 $482,600 $2,000 3.1% 56.0%
22556 Stafford 31,783 $127,713 $453,700 $1,765 5.2% 48.0%

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