City

Stafford, VA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Stafford County  ·  Virginia

👥96,388Population
💰$141,490Median HH Income▲ 85% above avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$473,071Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓53.3%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.6%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 22.2%Asian: 4.2%Other: 6.5%Race
White46.6%
Hispanic19.2%
Black22.2%
Asian4.2%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads53.3% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma771 (1.4%)
HS Graduate11,702 (20.8%)
Some College5,472 (9.7%)
Associates8,234 (14.6%)
Bachelors4,829 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree25,234 (44.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 20.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 44.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad20.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate44.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,490 ▲ 85% above avg
Median Home Value$473,070 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,923/mo
Total Housing Units30,837
Vacant Units1,270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Stafford, VA

Stafford is a city in Virginia, located in Stafford County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 96,388 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.93 years.

Economically, Stafford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,490 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stafford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $473,070, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,922 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stafford is well-educated. 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.6%.

Stafford, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Stafford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22554 64,605 $148,268 $482,600 $2,000 3.1% 56.0% 80.2%
22556 31,783 $127,713 $453,700 $1,765 5.2% 48.0% 78.6%