Winchester
City in Winchester city, Virginia
Winchester is a city in Winchester city, Virginia, with 28,120 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stephens City, 5.8 miles S.
- 28,120residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.8 km²
- 3,059 / sq mipopulation density
- 22601ZIP code
About Winchester
Winchester is the northernmost independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Frederick County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. As of 2020 United States census, the city's population was 28,120. It is the principal city of the Winchester metropolitan area with a population of just over 145,000 extending into West Virginia, which is a part of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. Winchester is home to Shenandoah University and the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Living in Winchester
- Median household income
- $63,974
- Median home value
- $343,000
- Median rent
- $1,315/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Winchester had 28,120 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,120 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,059 per sq mi (1,181 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winchester at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Winchester city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,120 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.19 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1739° N, 78.1764° W |
| ZIP code | 22601 |
| Official website | winchesterva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5186720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winchester
- Stephens City5.8 mi S
- Brucetown8.1 mi NE
- Boyce8.4 mi SE
- Shawneeland9.2 mi W
- Gore10.0 mi NW
- Berryville10.7 mi E
- Middletown11.4 mi SW
- Lake Holiday12.2 mi NW
- Lebanon Church13.2 mi SW
- Clary13.3 mi SW
- Middleway, WV13.8 mi NE
- Inwood, WV14.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Winchester
What county is Winchester in?
Winchester is in Winchester city, Virginia.
What is the population of Winchester, VA?
28,120 people lived in Winchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winchester, VA?
The ZIP code of Winchester is 22601.
What is the elevation of Winchester?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winchester?
Stephens City (5.8 mi), Brucetown (8.1 mi), Boyce (8.4 mi), Shawneeland (9.2 mi), Gore (10.0 mi).
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