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ZIP 22556

Population: 31,785 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 22556 is $531,443 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $562,514 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,647/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$531,443

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$531,443
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2026)
$532,781

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$562,514
Median list price
$570,000
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
104
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,647/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/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)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Anne E. Moncure Elementary, Andrew G. Wright Middle, North Stafford High, Garrisonville Elementary, Rockhill Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (10.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.4 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,453
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,982

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
53
Nearest national park
Prince William Forest Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Prince William Forest Park, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Flying T Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
8.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,513
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

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

How it compares

ZIP 22556State medianUS median
Typical home value$531,443—$288,527
Median sale price$562,514—$325,000
Median days on market38 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,647/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,513—$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 typical home value in ZIP 22556?
$531,443.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22556?
$562,514.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22556?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22556?
Typical rent: $2,647/month.
Is ZIP 22556 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 22556. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22556?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22556?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 22556 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22556?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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