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ZIP 22602

Pop. 32,840·Frederick County·88th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,139/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$174
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ZIP 22602 · $2,139
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,670/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
$25,668/yr
At $2,139/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFrederick County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22602 (Winchester, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,840
Median income
$101,398
Median age
38
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
25.8%
20.6%
23.8%
13.2%
16.6%
Under 1825.8%
18–3420.6%
35–5423.8%
55–6413.2%
65+16.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black4.3%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian2%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
29.1%
27.9%
32.5%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+32.5%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22602 in Winchester, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,492 → $101,398
up 17.2%
Population
31,307 → 32,840
up 4.9%
Renter share
21.6% → 19.3%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 32.5%
+4.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $101,398 today, compared with $86,492 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 31,307 to 32,840 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. About 19.3% of households rent today, against 21.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.3% to 32.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22602 covers Winchester, VA. The median rent here is $2,139/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($101,398/yr), ZIP 22602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22602 (Winchester, VA) is $2,139. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22602's median rent of $2,139/mo is $174 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22602 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22602 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #88 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,139/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,139/mo in ZIP 22602. The local median household income is $101,398/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22602?

Rent in ZIP 22602 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22602 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,139/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($101,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of ZIP 22602 households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22602 compare to the rest of Winchester?

ZIP 22602 is pricier than Winchester as a whole. At $2,139/mo, it's $354 above the Winchester citywide median of $1,785/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,139/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22602's median household income ($101,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22602 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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