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Stephens City, VA

Town in Frederick County, Virginia.

Population

2,393

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

986

ZIP codes

0

Stephens City and its ZIP codes

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Stephens City at a glance

  • Stephens City is about 4.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $102,593 a year, 10% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,100 (15% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,210 a month.

Local data for Stephens City, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Stephens City, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$102,593

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$325,100

Median rent

$1,210/mo

Homeownership

67.0%

Bachelor's or higher

31.2%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

43.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Puerto Ricans (251), Mexican Americans (163).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frederick County. PPP loans are for Stephens City.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,700

38,290 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$709M

FY 2026, $7,760 per person

Frederick County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Stephens City, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 43.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Stephens City, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

904

Countywide, mostly 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Stephens City, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Stephens City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MiddletownTown5.2 mi0.8
WinchesterCity6 mi9.2
ClaryCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.3
Lebanon ChurchCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.2
BoyceTown8.7 mi0.4
StrasburgTown9.7 mi4.1
Shenandoah ShoresCensus-designated place9.7 mi1
ShawneelandCensus-designated place10 mi7.6
Front RoyalTown11 mi10.3
Fishers HillCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
Shenandoah FarmsCensus-designated place12 mi13
Locust GroveCensus-designated place13 mi0.5
Apple Mountain LakeCensus-designated place13 mi1.7
Skyland EstatesCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
GoreCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
BerryvilleTown14 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Stephens City, VA in?
Stephens City is in Frederick County, Virginia.
What is the population of Stephens City, VA?
About 2,393 people live in Stephens City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Stephens City?
Nearby places include Middletown (5.2 mi), Winchester (6 mi), Clary (7.5 mi), Lebanon Church (8.4 mi), Boyce (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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