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Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg sits in Fredericksburg (city), Stafford, Spotsylvania, Virginia, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 184,146 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Fredericksburg has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $391,620 and median asking rent runs around $1,674 per month. Median household income hovers around $107,375. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Fredericksburg
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22401 | Fredericksburg (city) | 28,218 | $83,288 | $439,400 |
| 22402 | Fredericksburg (city) | 0 | — | — |
| 22403 | Stafford | 0 | — | — |
| 22404 | Fredericksburg (city) | 0 | — | — |
| 22405 | Stafford | 35,795 | $123,923 | $386,200 |
| 22406 | Stafford | 26,702 | $116,784 | $443,900 |
| 22407 | Spotsylvania | 62,301 | $102,999 | $351,200 |
| 22408 | Spotsylvania | 31,130 | $109,884 | $337,400 |
| 22412 | Spotsylvania | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Fredericksburg?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $391,620, and median rent is $1,674. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.