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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22601

Winchester city · Winchester, VA-WV

Typical home value

$359,219[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+26.5%
vs metro
+23.0%
vs state
+9.4%
ZIP 22601 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22601 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22601 is worth $359,219 — 23.0% above the Winchester, VA-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,621 a month — a 5.4% 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
$1,621[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,605[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
29,230[3]
Median household income
$64,258[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-43[5]
Moved in
1,546
Moved out
1,589

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
1
  • John Handley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Winchester City Public Schools

    1,355 students

  • James Wood Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Frederick County Public Schools

    834 students

  • John Kerr Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Winchester City Public Schools

    604 students

  • Daniel Morgan Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Winchester City Public Schools

    600 students

  • Daniel Morgan Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Winchester City Public Schools

    589 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 yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$19,447

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$1,816
Loan principal$287,375
Down payment$71,844
Total interest paid$366,531

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$2,334
Monthly rent$1,621

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
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22601?
The typical home in 22601 is worth $359,219, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22601?
Home values in 22601 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22601?
A typical home in 22601 rents for about $1,621 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 22601?
The effective property tax rate in 22601 is 0.7% — roughly $2,605 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22601?
ZIP code 22601 has a population of 29,230 and a median household income of $64,258.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • WV

    Typical home
    $314,725
    Gross yield
  • Stephens City, VA

    Typical home
    $406,968
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Capon Bridge, WV

    Typical home
    $301,600
    Gross yield
  • Shawneeland CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $420,953
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • WV

    Typical home
    $293,491
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $425,056
    Gross yield

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