🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

22601

Winchester

ZIP Code 22601 is a standard zip code serving Winchester, Winchester, Virginia (VA), in Winchester (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,813 with a median household income of $44,572. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Winchester (city)
City: Winchester
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.185800
Longitude: -78.182700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 9.87 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 2818.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.207025°N, 39.130970°S, -78.134042°E, -78.203962°W

With 27,813 residents spread across 9.87 square miles, this area has a population density of 2818.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,813

Population

85th percentile

$44,572

Median Income

40th percentile

$218,300

Median Home Value

75th percentile

9.87 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 22601 is $44,572, and the median home value is $218,300.

Housing

12,521

Total Units

11,216

Occupied Units

89.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Winchester, VA.

22602

Winchester

22603

Winchester

22604

Winchester

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