Winchester, VA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 22601 serves a portion of Winchester, Virginia, within Winchester City. This community is home to approximately 28,635 residents, with a median age of 36.4 years. The median household income of $73,985 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $347,729 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 57% owner-occupied and 43% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Winchester is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 133 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 36% and an unemployment rate of 7.0%, 22601 reflects the economic character of Winchester City in Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 28,635 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,483 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,985 | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $347,729 | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 133 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | ↑ 79% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 3.9% | ↓ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 36% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 12,026 | — |