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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22551

Spotsylvania County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$459,599[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+61.8%
vs metro
-21.7%
vs state
+40.0%
ZIP 22551 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22551 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22551 is worth $459,599 — 21.7% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,631[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
24,146[3]
Median household income
$110,370[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+657[5]
Moved in
5,706
Moved out
5,049

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Spotsylvania High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    1,325 students

  • Thornburg Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    735 students

  • Livingston Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    447 students

  • Courthouse Academy Program

    Not applicable · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

  • Gateway Academy

    Not applicable · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,324
Loan principal$367,679
Down payment$91,920
Total interest paid$468,954

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,925
Monthly rent

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
66th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22551?
The typical home in 22551 is worth $459,599, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22551?
Home values in 22551 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 22551?
The effective property tax rate in 22551 is 0.6% — roughly $2,631 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22551?
ZIP code 22551 has a population of 24,146 and a median household income of $110,370.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • VA

    Typical home
    $458,510
    Gross yield
  • Sudley CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $458,261
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Beltsville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $461,852
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Garretts Mill CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $464,175
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $464,365
    Gross yield
  • Frederick, MD

    Typical home
    $464,729
    Gross yield
    5.1%

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