Stafford County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 12 ZIP codes · 7 cities
12
ZIP codes
160,877
population (2021)
+24.7%
pop change since 2010
51179
FIPS code
Stafford County ZIP code map
About Stafford County
Stafford County is located in Virginia and contains 12 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 160,877 as of 2021,
an increase of
24.7% from 128,961 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Stafford County is 51179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 160,877 |
| 2010 population | 128,961 |
| Change | +24.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51179 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Stafford County
ZIP codes for Stafford County, VA (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22135 | Quantico | Stafford | View map |
| 22403 | Fredericksburg | Stafford | View map |
| 22405 | Fredericksburg | Stafford | View map |
| 22406 | Fredericksburg | Stafford | View map |
| 22412 | Fredericksburg | Stafford | View map |
| 22430 | Brooke | Stafford | View map |
| 22463 | Garrisonville | Stafford | View map |
| 22471 | Hartwood | Stafford | View map |
| 22545 | Ruby | Stafford | View map |
| 22554 | Stafford | Stafford | View map |
| 22555 | Stafford | Stafford | View map |
| 22556 | Stafford | Stafford | View map |
Demographics & statistics
155,954
Population
36.9
Median age
$128,633
Median household income
$49,145
Per capita income
$427,950
Median home value
$1,773
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
27,695
Housing units
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,913
Under 5
4,845
5,320
5–9
5,246
6,613
10–14
6,521
5,995
15–19
5,912
4,822
20–24
4,756
9,818
25–34
9,683
11,510
35–44
11,351
11,229
45–54
11,074
5,621
55–59
5,544
3,969
60–64
3,914
5,507
65–74
5,431
2,592
75–84
2,557
610
85+
601
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41,143 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 114,811 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 17,298 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Black or African American
17%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Two or more races
8.7%
Other race
6.8%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92,804 | 53% |
| Black or African American | 29,776 | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,244 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 15,236 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 11,833 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 5,882 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 404 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k+
23.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.8% |
| $200k+ | 23.9% |
| Median income | $128,633 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
$300k–$500k
51.5%
$500k–$1M
28.3%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,950 |
| Median rent / month | $1,773 |
| Owner occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter occupied | 20.3% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.7% |
| Electricity | 55.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 32,155 | 63.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,913 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,624 | 11.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,690 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21,730 | 42.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,975 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 26.1% |
| Married | 57.5% | 56.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,747 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,723 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 19,212 | 44.3% |
| High school | 10,525 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 10,986 | 23.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Public administration
19.1%
Professional & management
17.1%
Retail trade
10.1%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.2% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.6% |
| Government | 30.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.9% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.3% |
| Retirement income | 32.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19,929 | 17.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.9% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 146,196 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 9,652 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,228 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,683 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 1,052 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 136,457 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 131,574 | 85.0% |
| Born in different state | 60,032 | 39.5% |
| Foreign born | 4,883 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,497 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,054 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15,015 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 13,916 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 10,634 | 6.8% |
| English | 1,079 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 980 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 625 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 466 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 299 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 291 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.8% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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