22556 ZIP Code — Stafford, VA

Stafford County, Virginia

ZIP code 22556 is located in Stafford, Virginia, within Stafford County. It covers approximately 46.35 square miles and serves a population of 31,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $427,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $126,219.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22556 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

31,200

population

46.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stafford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22134 Quantico (5.8 mi) 22554 Stafford (7.3 mi) 22406 Fredericksburg (7.4 mi) 22720 Goldvein (8.1 mi) 22172 Triangle (8.6 mi) 22025 Dumfries (10.4 mi) 22135 Quantico (11 mi) 20119 Catlett (11 mi) 22728 Midland (11.2 mi) 22026 Dumfries (11.6 mi) 20112 Manassas (11.7 mi) 22742 Sumerduck (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	31,200
Population density	673 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	46.35 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	38.5026
Longitude	-77.4953
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.1%	18.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	25.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	38.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	19.7%	17.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

31,200

Population

673

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$126,219

Median household income

$45,397

Per capita income

$427,400

Median home value

$1,674

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

7,893

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,064

Under 5

1,023

1,233

5–9

1,185

1,669

10–14

1,603

1,176

15–19

1,129

934

20–24

897

1,836

25–34

1,764

2,611

35–44

2,509

2,030

45–54

1,950

1,248

55–59

1,199

766

60–64

736

937

65–74

900

333

75–84

320

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,259	29.7%
18 and over	21,941	70.3%
65 and over	2,638	8.5%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

Black or African American 13%

Other race 10.5%

Two or more races 8%

Asian 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	18,162	49.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5,712	15.5%
Black or African American	4,782	13%
Other race	3,892	10.5%
Two or more races	2,957	8%
Asian	1,284	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	123	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.1%	18.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	25.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	38.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	19.7%	17.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 25.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	25.4%
Median income	$126,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 50.0%

$500k–$1M 28.2%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$427,400
Median rent / month	$1,674
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	34.3%
5+ bedrooms	16.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	68.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,425	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	571	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	899	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,617	17.0%
Households with children under 18	4,548	47.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,041	21.5%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	23.5%
Married	58.1%	59.9%
Separated	0.8%	3.0%
Widowed	1.1%	3.2%
Divorced	8.2%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	412	4.3%
Kindergarten	441	4.6%
Elementary school	4,724	49.5%
High school	2,078	21.8%
College / grad school	1,887	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Public administration 17.4%

Professional & management 17.2%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.0%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 15.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	4.0%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,874	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,113	93.3%
Spanish	3,360	11.5%
Other Indo-European	2,690	9.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	295	1.0%
Other languages	194	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,116	83.7%
Born in same state	25,173	80.7%
Born in different state	11,514	36.9%
Foreign born	943	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	5,084	16.3%
Not a US citizen	1,894	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,704	8.7%
Italian	2,680	8.6%
Arab	1,217	3.9%
English	264	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	189	0.6%
German	177	0.6%
Irish	155	0.5%
Dutch	49	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	97.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22556

What city is ZIP code 22556 in?

ZIP code 22556 is primarily assigned to Stafford, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22556 in?

ZIP code 22556 falls within Stafford County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22556 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 22556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22556?

The median household income in ZIP code 22556 is $126,219, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22556?

The median home value in ZIP code 22556 is $427,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 22556?

ZIP code 22556 has an estimated population of 31,200 residents, with a density of 673 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22556 in?

ZIP code 22556 observes the EST timezone.