ZIP Code 22602: Population, Income, Housing

State: VA

Total population: 32,840 Household income: $101,398 Rent: $1,461

Overview

Total population

32,840

Rent

$1,461

Year built

1995

Household income

$101,398

Per capita income

$49,309

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

33.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Virginia

County

Frederick County

City

Winchester

Total population

32,840

Adults over 25

22,071

Total households

11,510

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$101,398

Per capita income

$49,309

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

33.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,461

Year built

1995

Households that rent

19.3%

Households that own

80.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

81.2%

Black

4.3%

Asian

Two or more races

6.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

89.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,382 (87.6%)

Commute time to work

31 mins

Work from home

2,039 (12.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

27.8%

High school graduate or GED

29.1%

Some college or associate degree

10.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

32.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 22602 with: Frederick County, VA Virginia United States

ZIP 22602

Total population32,840

Rent$1,461

Year built1995

Household income$101,398

Per capita income$49,309

Poverty rate7.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Frederick County, VA

Total population95,008

Rent$1,507

Year built1996

Household income$97,606

Per capita income$47,711

Poverty rate6.8%

Unemployment rate2.3%

Virginia State

Total population8,705,170

Rent$1,579

Year built1984

Household income$93,170

Per capita income$50,666

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate2.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP22602	CountyFrederick, VA	StateVirginia	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,840	95,008	8,705,170	334,922,499
Rent	$1,461	$1,507	$1,579	$1,413
Year built	1995	1996	1984	1980
Household income	$101,398	$97,606	$93,170	$80,734
Per capita income	$49,309	$47,711	$50,666	$44,673
Poverty rate	7.3%	6.8%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.3%	2.8%	4%

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Summary for 22602

Rent & Income

In 22602, the typical monthly rent is $1,461 and the typical household income is $101,398. Rent here is lower than Virginia, and household income is higher than Virginia. The estimated poverty rate is 7.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 19.3% of households. Around 33.5% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 22602 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 22602 — Poverty

How ZIP 22602 compares in Virginia (101 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,461	29 / 101	from lower rent	$790 – $3,501
Household income	$101,398	58 / 101	from higher income	$47,924 – $250,001
Poverty rate	7.3%	45 / 101	from lower poverty	2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Virginia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 22602

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 22602 places 29th out of 101 ZIP Codes in Virginia. Throughout Virginia, numbers span from $790 in ZIP 24112 up to $3,501 in ZIP 22101.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 58th out of 101 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $47,924 in ZIP 24540 up to $250,001 in ZIP 22101.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 22602 comes 45th out of 101 ZIP Codes. In Virginia as a whole, the range goes from 2% in ZIP 20105 up to 33.6% in ZIP 24060.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 22602 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,461 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 22602

Annual Household Income: $101,398

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 22602

Estimated Rate: 7.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 22602

In ZIP Code 22602, households that rent: 2,219 (19.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,219	19.3%
Owner-Occupied	9,291	80.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 22602

In ZIP Code 22602, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 744 (33.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	744	33.5%
Other renter households	1,475	66.5%
Total renter households	2,219	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 22602

Less than High School: 6,145 people (27.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,429 people (29.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,328 people (10.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,169 people (32.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,071

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.