ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22406

Part of Fredericksburg, VA

Pop. 27,367·Stafford County·107th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,914/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$18

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ZIP 22406 · $1,914

More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,770

1 BR

$1,820

2 BR

$2,030

3 BR

$2,560

4 BR+

$3,010

Research median

$2,030/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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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 22406 changed +5.8% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($129,167) is $3,229 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,010).

Rank in Fredericksburg

2nd cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Fredericksburg.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22406. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,968/yr

At $1,914/mo median

Location

CityFredericksburg

StateVA

CountyStafford County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22406 (Fredericksburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,367

Median income

$129,167

Median age

43.3

Renters

23.7%

Age distribution

21%

19.5%

29.2%

13.8%

16.5%

Under 1821%

18–3419.5%

35–5429.2%

55–6413.8%

65+16.5%

Gender

48.4%

51.6%

Male48.4%

Female51.6%

Race & ethnicity

62.4%

16.5%

White62.4%

Black16.5%

Hispanic11.8%

Asian4.9%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

20.1%

30.6%

42.1%

No HS diploma7.2%

HS diploma20.1%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+42.1%

Housing tenure

76.3%

23.7%

Owner76.3%

Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22406 in Fredericksburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$105,070 → $129,167

up 22.9%

Population

25,393 → 27,367

up 7.8%

Renter share

26.1% → 23.7%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

40.7% → 42.1%

+1.4 pts

Median age

41.6 → 43.3

+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $105,070 to $129,167 across the same window, up 22.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,393 to 27,367 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% change. About 23.7% of households rent today, against 26.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22406 covers Fredericksburg, VA. The median rent here is $1,914/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($129,167/yr), ZIP 22406 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22406?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,914/mo in ZIP 22406. The local median household income is $129,167/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22406?

Rent in ZIP 22406 has risen 5.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22406 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22406 is in the middle among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #107 of 194 at $1,914/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22406 changed +5.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.