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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22553

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

Typical home value

$431,648[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.1%
5-year / yr
+0.4%
10-year / yr
+0.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+52.0%
vs metro
-26.5%
vs state
+31.5%
ZIP 22553 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22553 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22553 is worth $431,648 — 26.5% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,911 a month — a 5.3% 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
$1,911[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,473[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
17,207[3]
Median household income
$135,856[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
14
Elementary
8
Middle
3
High
1
  • Courtland High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    1,497 students

  • Spotsylvania Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    1,004 students

  • Courthouse Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    768 students

  • Ni River Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    713 students

  • Post Oak Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    711 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 yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$22,933

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$2,183
Loan principal$345,318
Down payment$86,330
Total interest paid$440,434

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 ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,747
Monthly rent$1,911

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
7th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22553?
The typical home in 22553 is worth $431,648, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22553?
Home values in 22553 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 0.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22553?
A typical home in 22553 rents for about $1,911 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 22553?
The effective property tax rate in 22553 is 0.6% — roughly $2,473 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22553?
ZIP code 22553 has a population of 17,207 and a median household income of $135,856.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $429,696
    Gross yield
  • Bryans Road CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $427,740
    Gross yield
  • Rock Point CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $427,651
    Gross yield
  • Chillum CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $438,255
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Alexandria, VA

    Typical home
    $438,681
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Hyattsville, MD

    Typical home
    $439,010
    Gross yield
    5.3%

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