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ZIP 22601

Pop. 29,230·Winchester City·153rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,651/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$314
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ZIP 22601 · $1,651
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,730/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
$19,812/yr
At $1,651/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyWinchester City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22601 (Winchester, VA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,230
Median income
$64,258
Median age
37.3
Renters
56.2%
Age distribution
21.9%
24.5%
24.1%
12.6%
16.9%
Under 1821.9%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.6%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
20.1%
White63.3%
Black8.3%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian2.2%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
30.5%
26.5%
31.1%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
43.8%
56.2%
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22601 in Winchester, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,179 → $64,258
up 5.0%
Population
29,030 → 29,230
up 0.7%
Renter share
53.8% → 56.2%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 31.1%
-2.7 pts

Median household income grew from $61,179 to $64,258 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% shift. About 56.2% of households rent today, against 53.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33.8% to 31.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22601 covers Winchester, VA. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($64,258/yr), ZIP 22601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22601 (Winchester, VA) is $1,651. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22601's median rent of $1,651/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22601 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #153 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,651/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 22601. The local median household income is $64,258/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22601?

Rent in ZIP 22601 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22601 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,651/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($64,258/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 22601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.2% of ZIP 22601 households are renters, while 43.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22601 compare to the rest of Winchester?

ZIP 22601 is more affordable than Winchester overall. At $1,651/mo, it's $134 below the Winchester citywide median of $1,785/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,651/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 22601's median household income ($64,258/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22601 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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