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Winchester, VA — ZIP 22601

Population: 29,230 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22601 (Winchester, VA) is $357,225 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,723/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,225

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,225
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$358,324
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$490,000
Median list price
$499,990
Median price per sqft
$265
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,723/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Frederick County Public Schools, Winchester City Public Schools
Schools include
JAMES WOOD MIDDLE, DANIEL MORGAN MIDDLE, Frederick Douglass Elementary, Garland R. Quarles Elementary, JOHN HANDLEY HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avtex Fibers, Inc. (17.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,059
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,924

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Winchester Regional Airport (WGO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-130 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,544
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,322
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22601State medianUS median
Median home value$357,225$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$490,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,723/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,544$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22601?
$357,225.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22601?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22601?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22601?
Typical rent: $1,723/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22601?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22601?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22601?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22601?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22601?
8 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22601 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22601?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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