22655 ZIP Code — Stephens City, VA
Frederick County, Virginia
ZIP code 22655 is located in Stephens City, Virginia, within Frederick County. It covers approximately 35.44 square miles and serves a population of 22,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22655
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $332,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,208. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,161
population
35.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22655 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22655
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stephens City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22645 Middletown (2.4 mi)
22649 Middletown (3.3 mi)
22657 Strasburg (6.6 mi)
22663 White Post (6.7 mi)
22602 Winchester (7.4 mi)
22641 Strasburg (8.1 mi)
22601 Winchester (9.1 mi)
22630 Front Royal (9.4 mi)
22620 Boyce (11.1 mi)
22654 Star Tannery (11.4 mi)
22660 Toms Brook (12.2 mi)
22642 Linden (13.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,161 |
| Population density | 625 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0482 |
| Longitude | -78.2387 |
| 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 | 22.0% | 27.2% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 34.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 31.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 7.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
22,161
Population
625
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$99,208
Median household income
$40,676
Per capita income
$332,200
Median home value
$1,469
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
6,543
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
704
Under 5
690
900
5–9
881
871
10–14
853
594
15–19
581
577
20–24
565
1,455
25–34
1,425
1,539
35–44
1,507
1,473
45–54
1,442
653
55–59
639
943
60–64
923
928
65–74
909
449
75–84
440
111
85+
109
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,725 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 16,436 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,946 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black or African American
5.4%
Other race
3.7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,221 | 77% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,495 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,442 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,281 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 875 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 198 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 109 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.0% | 27.2% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 34.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 31.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 7.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 11.1% |
| Median income | $99,208 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k–$300k
27.5%
$300k–$500k
55.3%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $332,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,469 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.5% |
| Electricity | 47.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,591 | 58.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 538 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,199 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,575 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,870 | 36.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,121 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 20.8% |
| Married | 55.9% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 336 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,801 | 52.1% |
| High school | 1,084 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 969 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
12.7%
Public administration
10.2%
Retail trade
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Construction
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Other services
3.3%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.9% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,522 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,767 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,098 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 997 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,599 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 20,028 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,723 | 57.4% |
| Foreign born | 571 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,562 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 582 | 37.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,724 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 2,646 | 11.9% |
| French | 2,174 | 9.8% |
| English | 341 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 75 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 69 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 48 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22655
What city is ZIP code 22655 in?
ZIP code 22655 is primarily assigned to Stephens City, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22655 in?
ZIP code 22655 falls within Frederick County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 22655 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 22655 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22655?
The median home value in ZIP code 22655 is $332,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 22655?
ZIP code 22655 has an estimated population of 22,161 residents, with a density of 625 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22655?
The median household income in ZIP code 22655 is $99,208, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22655 in?
ZIP code 22655 observes the EST timezone.