ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22405

Part of Fredericksburg, VA

Pop. 36,890·Stafford County·58th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$2,330/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$398

Reported rents

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ZIP 22405 · $2,330

More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,750

1 BR

$1,800

2 BR

$2,010

3 BR

$2,540

4 BR+

$2,980

Research median

$2,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 22405 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($128,259) is $3,206 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,980).

Rank in Fredericksburg

6th cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Fredericksburg.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 22401, 5 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,933/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22405. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,960/yr

At $2,330/mo median

Location

CityFredericksburg

StateVA

CountyStafford County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22405 (Fredericksburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,890

Median income

$128,259

Median age

37.3

Renters

15.9%

Age distribution

25.1%

21.2%

27.1%

12.5%

14.1%

Under 1825.1%

18–3421.2%

35–5427.1%

55–6412.5%

65+14.1%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

63.8%

16.2%

White63.8%

Black16.2%

Hispanic10.3%

Asian2.3%

Other7.5%

Education (25+)

23.9%

27.6%

43.6%

No HS diploma4.9%

HS diploma23.9%

Some college27.6%

Bachelor's+43.6%

Housing tenure

84.1%

15.9%

Owner84.1%

Renter15.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22405 in Fredericksburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$115,673 → $128,259

up 10.9%

Population

34,705 → 36,890

up 6.3%

Renter share

19.2% → 15.9%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

43.1% → 43.6%

+0.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22405 in Fredericksburg, VA now reports about $128,259, up from $115,673 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22405 in Fredericksburg, VA adding about 2,185 residents over the five-year window, up 6.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 19.2% to 15.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22405 covers Fredericksburg, VA. The median rent here is $2,330/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($128,259/yr), ZIP 22405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,330/mo in ZIP 22405. The local median household income is $128,259/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22405?

Rent in ZIP 22405 has risen 3.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22405 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22405 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #58 of 194 at $2,330/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22405 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.