22401 ZIP Code — Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22401 is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, within Fredericksburg City County. It covers approximately 10.37 square miles and serves a population of 28,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $439,400. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($83,288) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,218
population
10.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | Acceptable |
| Fredericksburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22412 Fredericksburg (1.1 mi)
22405 Fredericksburg (4.6 mi)
22407 Fredericksburg (6.3 mi)
22553 Spotsylvania (7.5 mi)
22408 Fredericksburg (7.8 mi)
22406 Fredericksburg (7.8 mi)
22554 Stafford (10.7 mi)
22580 Woodford (12.2 mi)
22551 Spotsylvania (13.9 mi)
22556 Stafford (14.1 mi)
22720 Goldvein (14.7 mi)
22538 Rappahannock Academy (14.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,218 |
| Population density | 2,721 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 630 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2983 |
| Longitude | -77.4914 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 34.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 24.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 7.9% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
28,218
Population
2,721
People per sq mi
30.9
Median age
$83,288
Median household income
$42,970
Per capita income
$439,400
Median home value
$1,462
Median monthly rent
38.3%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
5,147
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
804
Under 5
919
634
5–9
724
971
10–14
1,109
1,177
15–19
1,346
1,716
20–24
1,961
1,988
25–34
2,273
1,505
35–44
1,720
1,533
45–54
1,753
694
55–59
794
672
60–64
768
922
65–74
1,054
380
75–84
434
171
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,904 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 22,314 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,157 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 30.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.4%
Black or African American
19.8%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Other race
5.1%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,908 | 55.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,059 | 19.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,572 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,313 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 1,545 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 34.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 24.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 7.9% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 12.8% |
| Median income | $83,288 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
51.1%
$500k–$1M
28.7%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,462 |
| Owner occupied | 38.3% |
| Renter occupied | 61.7% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 40.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.3% |
| Electricity | 56.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,982 | 35.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,098 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,567 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,598 | 32.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,677 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,560 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.9% | 44.3% |
| Married | 39.9% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
5.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 365 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 305 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,835 | 32.0% |
| High school | 931 | 10.5% |
| College / grad school | 4,429 | 50.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Professional & management
17.6%
Retail trade
11.3%
Public administration
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
4.1%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.7% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.3% |
| Government | 24.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.9% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
31.6%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,185 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,495 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,905 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,060 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 677 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 88 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,047 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,394 | 86.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,188 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 653 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,171 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,105 | 34.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,876 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 2,416 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 1,208 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 237 | 0.8% |
| English | 187 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 109 | 0.4% |
| German | 92 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 77 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22401
What city is ZIP code 22401 in?
ZIP code 22401 is primarily assigned to Fredericksburg, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22401 in?
ZIP code 22401 falls within Fredericksburg City County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 22401 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 22401 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22401?
18% of residents in ZIP code 22401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22401?
The median home value in ZIP code 22401 is $439,400.
Does ZIP code 22401 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 22401 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 22401 in?
ZIP code 22401 observes the EST timezone.