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ZIP 22553

Pop. 17,207·Spotsylvania County·100th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,029/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$64
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ZIP 22553 · $2,029
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,070/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,348/yr
At $2,029/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountySpotsylvania County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22553 (Fredericksburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,207
Median income
$135,856
Median age
38.4
Renters
19%
Age distribution
24.4%
20.9%
26.4%
15.2%
13.1%
Under 1824.4%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.4%
55–6415.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
13.8%
White72.3%
Black13.8%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian1.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
24.5%
31.3%
38.6%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+38.6%
Housing tenure
81%
19%
Owner81%
Renter19%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22553 in Fredericksburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,457 → $135,856
up 24.1%
Population
16,842 → 17,207
up 2.2%
Renter share
21.9% → 19%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 38.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.4
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $109,457 to $135,856 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 16,842 to 17,207 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 19% of households rent today, against 21.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.9% to 38.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22553 covers Fredericksburg, VA. The median rent here is $2,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($135,856/yr), ZIP 22553 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22553?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22553 (Fredericksburg, VA) is $2,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22553 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22553's median rent of $2,029/mo is $64 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22553 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22553 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #100 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22553?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in ZIP 22553. The local median household income is $135,856/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22553?

Rent in ZIP 22553 has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22553 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22553 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,029/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($135,856/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22553 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22553 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19% of ZIP 22553 households are renters, while 81% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22553 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22553 compare to the rest of Fredericksburg?

ZIP 22553 is more affordable than Fredericksburg overall. At $2,029/mo, it's $50 below the Fredericksburg citywide median of $2,079/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22553 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22553 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,029/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 22553's median household income ($135,856/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22553 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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