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ZIP 22655

Pop. 22,687·Frederick County·68th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,236/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$271
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22655 · $2,236
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$1,760/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
$26,832/yr
At $2,236/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFrederick County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22655 (Stephens City, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,687
Median income
$109,169
Median age
38.1
Renters
22%
Age distribution
24%
21.9%
26.8%
13.2%
14%
Under 1824%
18–3421.9%
35–5426.8%
55–6413.2%
65+14%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
74.9%
13.9%
White74.9%
Black6.3%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian1.5%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
30.5%
29.5%
31.2%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22655 in Stephens City, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,489 → $109,169
up 18.0%
Population
22,487 → 22,687
up 0.9%
Renter share
27.7% → 22%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 31.2%
+4.3 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.1
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22655 in Stephens City, VA now reports about $109,169, up from $92,489 in 2021. Renters now make up 22% of households, compared with 27.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.2% of adults here, versus 26.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22655 covers Stephens City, VA. The median rent here is $2,236/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($109,169/yr), ZIP 22655 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22655?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22655 (Stephens City, VA) is $2,236. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22655 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22655's median rent of $2,236/mo is $271 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22655 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22655 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #68 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,236/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22655?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,236/mo in ZIP 22655. The local median household income is $109,169/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22655?

Rent in ZIP 22655 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 22655 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22655 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,236/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($109,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22655 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22655 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 22655 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22655 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22655 compare to the rest of Stephens City?

ZIP 22655 is more affordable than Stephens City overall. At $2,236/mo, it's $41 below the Stephens City citywide median of $2,277/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22655 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22655 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,236/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22655's median household income ($109,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22655 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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