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Frederick County, VA
6 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Frederick County, Virginia.
Population
95,008
Land area
413sq mi
People per sq mi
230
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Frederick County
Frederick County at a glance
- It is the 23rd most populous of 133 counties in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $97,606 a year, 5% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $386,000 and median rent is $1,507 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Shawneeland (2,754), Stephens City (2,393) and Lake Holiday (2,193).
Local data for Frederick County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools27
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices9
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants186
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment13
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Frederick County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,606
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$386,000
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,507/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,846), Irish Americans (11,947), Italian Americans (5,630).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,700
38,290 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $7,760 per person
PPP loans
$122M
1,432 loans, 14,948 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$426K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Frederick County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frederick County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
904
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
94
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frederick County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Frederick County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Frederick County, VA?
- Shawneeland is the largest city or town in Frederick County, with about 2,754 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Frederick County?
- Frederick County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 22602, 22603, 22624, 22625, 22637.
- What is the population of Frederick County, VA?
- About 95,008 people live in Frederick County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Frederick County?
- Frederick County borders Berkeley County, WV, Jefferson County, WV, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Winchester city, Hampshire County, WV, Morgan County, WV, Clarke County, Hardy County, WV.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023