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ZIP 22554

Part of Stafford, VA
Pop. 65,494·Stafford County·39th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,640/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.0%
Month-over-Month
+8.2%
vs US Median
+$675
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ZIP 22554 · $2,640
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,210/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,680/yr
At $2,640/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyStafford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.0% YoY, +8.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22554 (Stafford, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,494
Median income
$151,480
Median age
35.2
Renters
19.7%
Age distribution
28.4%
21.4%
30.5%
Under 1828.4%
18–3421.4%
35–5430.5%
55–6410.7%
65+9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
45.1%
26.6%
18.6%
White45.1%
Black26.6%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian3.9%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
19.4%
26.6%
47.2%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
80.3%
19.7%
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22554 in Stafford, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,608 → $2,640
up 64.2%
Income
$126,698 → $151,480
up 19.6%
Population
59,590 → 65,494
up 9.9%
Renter share
22% → 19.7%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
45% → 47.2%
+2.2 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 22554 in Stafford, VA has climbed from $1,608 to $2,640, a 64.2% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $126,698 in 2021 to $151,480 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.9% since 2021, moving from about 59,590 residents to roughly 65,494. Renters now make up 19.7% of households, compared with 22% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.2% of adults here, versus 45% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22554 in Stafford, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22554 covers Stafford, VA. The median rent here is $2,640/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($151,480/yr), ZIP 22554 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22554?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22554 (Stafford, VA) is $2,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22554 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22554's median rent of $2,640/mo is $675 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22554 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22554 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #39 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22554?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,640/mo in ZIP 22554. The local median household income is $151,480/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22554?

Rent in ZIP 22554 has increased 23.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22554 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22554 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,640/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($151,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22554 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22554 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.7% of ZIP 22554 households are renters, while 80.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22554 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22554 compare to the rest of Stafford?

ZIP 22554 is more affordable than Stafford overall. At $2,640/mo, it's $24 below the Stafford citywide median of $2,664/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22554 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22554 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,640/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22554's median household income ($151,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22554 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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