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ZIP 22406

Pop. 27,367·Stafford County·104th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,001/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
+$36
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ZIP 22406 · $2,001
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,030/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,012/yr
At $2,001/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyStafford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +5.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22406 covers Fredericksburg, VA. The median rent here is $2,001/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($129,167/yr), ZIP 22406 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22406?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22406 (Fredericksburg, VA) is $2,001. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22406 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22406's median rent of $2,001/mo is $36 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22406 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22406 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #104 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,001/mo.

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 $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,001/mo in ZIP 22406. The local median household income is $129,167/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22406?

Rent in ZIP 22406 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22406 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22406 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,001/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($129,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22406 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22406 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 22406 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22406 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22406 compare to the rest of Fredericksburg?

ZIP 22406 is more affordable than Fredericksburg overall. At $2,001/mo, it's $78 below the Fredericksburg citywide median of $2,079/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22406 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22406 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,001/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 22406's median household income ($129,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22406 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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