Winchester City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 2 ZIP codes · 1 cities
2
ZIP codes
28,136
population (2021)
+7.4%
pop change since 2010
51840
FIPS code
Winchester City County ZIP code map
About Winchester City County
Winchester City County is located in Virginia and contains 2 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,136 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.4% from 26,203 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Winchester City County is 51840.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,136 |
| 2010 population | 26,203 |
| Change | +7.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51840 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Winchester City County
ZIP codes for Winchester City County, VA (2)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22601 | Winchester | Winchester City | View map |
| 22604 | Winchester | Winchester City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
29,306
Population
37.0
Median age
$63,671
Median household income
$36,110
Per capita income
$295,500
Median home value
$1,231
Median monthly rent
44.9%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
6,499
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
809
Under 5
851
766
5–9
806
929
10–14
977
1,285
15–19
1,351
859
20–24
904
2,043
25–34
2,148
1,803
35–44
1,896
1,633
45–54
1,718
927
55–59
975
859
60–64
903
1,300
65–74
1,368
771
75–84
811
299
85+
315
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,336 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,970 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,864 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.1%
Black or African American
9.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
7.5%
Other race
5.4%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,399 | 66.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,065 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,049 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,412 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 1,747 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 602 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
22.6%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $63,671 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
32.3%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,231 |
| Owner occupied | 44.9% |
| Renter occupied | 55.1% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.3% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 9.2% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,119 | 35.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,228 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,623 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,784 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,188 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,437 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 35.6% |
| Married | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 467 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 217 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,686 | 35.5% |
| High school | 1,595 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,610 | 34.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Professional & management
12.1%
Retail trade
11.8%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
6.0%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
24.0%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,411 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,646 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2,462 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,933 | 7.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 363 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 68 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,853 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,189 | 86.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,582 | 49.8% |
| Foreign born | 664 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,453 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,000 | 29.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,498 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 3,116 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 2,137 | 7.3% |
| Polish | 283 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 63 | 0.2% |
| English | 58 | 0.2% |
| German | 57 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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