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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22401

Fredericksburg city · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$472,244[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+66.2%
vs metro
-19.6%
vs state
+43.8%
ZIP 22401 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22401 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 22401 is worth $472,244 — 19.6% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,952 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,952[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,050[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fredericksburg city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
28,731[3]
Median household income
$86,230[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Fredericksburg city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+53[5]
Moved in
2,221
Moved out
2,168

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • James Monroe High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fredericksburg City Public Schools

    1,005 students

  • Hugh Mercer Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fredericksburg City Public Schools

    849 students

  • Lafayette Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fredericksburg City Public Schools

    809 students

  • Walker-Grant Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fredericksburg City Public Schools

    774 students

  • Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Fredericksburg City Public Schools

    138 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$23,423

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,388
Loan principal$377,795
Down payment$94,449
Total interest paid$481,857

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.56
Monthly cost to own$3,037
Monthly rent$1,952

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
54th percentile[2]
Property tax
22nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22401?
The typical home in 22401 is worth $472,244, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22401?
Home values in 22401 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22401?
A typical home in 22401 rents for about $1,952 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 22401?
The effective property tax rate in 22401 is 0.6% — roughly $3,050 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22401?
ZIP code 22401 has a population of 28,731 and a median household income of $86,230.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Walkersville, MD

    Typical home
    $472,525
    Gross yield
  • Pomfret CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $473,135
    Gross yield
  • Brock Hall CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $469,685
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Fredericksburg, VA

    Typical home
    $469,545
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • MD

    Typical home
    $475,099
    Gross yield
  • Croom CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $476,562
    Gross yield
    6.8%

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