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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22554

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

Typical home value

$571,420[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+101.2%
vs metro
-2.7%
vs state
+74.0%
ZIP 22554 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22554 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22554 is worth $571,420 — 2.7% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,236 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,236[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,791[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
65,494[3]
Median household income
$151,480[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+206[5]
Moved in
6,708
Moved out
6,502

Schools

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

Public schools
14
Elementary
7
Middle
4
High
2
  • Brooke Point High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Stafford County Public Schools

    2,234 students

  • Colonial Forge High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Stafford County Public Schools

    1,982 students

  • Rodney E. Thompson Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stafford County Public Schools

    1,030 students

  • H.H. Poole Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stafford County Public Schools

    1,024 students

  • Shirley C. Heim Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stafford County Public Schools

    952 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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$26,838

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$2,889
Loan principal$457,136
Down payment$114,284
Total interest paid$583,051

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 ratio1.65
Monthly cost to own$3,680
Monthly rent$2,236

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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
43rd percentile[2]
Property tax
23rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22554?
The typical home in 22554 is worth $571,420, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22554?
Home values in 22554 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22554?
A typical home in 22554 rents for about $2,236 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 22554?
The effective property tax rate in 22554 is 0.7% — roughly $3,791 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22554?
ZIP code 22554 has a population of 65,494 and a median household income of $151,480.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bull Run CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $571,990
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $572,361
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Berryville, VA

    Typical home
    $570,230
    Gross yield
  • Middletown, MD

    Typical home
    $573,544
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Jefferson CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $576,527
    Gross yield
  • Port Tobacco Village, MD

    Typical home
    $577,073
    Gross yield

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