Stafford County GIS Maps
Stafford County, Virginia, has 156,927 residents and covers 269.2 square miles. The population grew 21.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Stafford County is 51179.
Aquia Harbour is the county's largest population center. Stafford County also includes 5 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 17 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Stafford County Trends
- Population
- 156,927▴
- Median Home Value
- $458,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 31,812▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Stafford County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Stafford County Population
Stafford County had 156,927 residents in 2020. That was 21.7% higher than in 2010. Stafford County added 64,481 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 583 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Stafford, Fredericksburg and Stafford.
Population Trend in Stafford County VA
Stafford County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Stafford County Zip Codes
Stafford County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Stafford (22554), Fredericksburg (22405) and Stafford (22556). Stafford is the largest zip by population, with about 64,354 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 82% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Stafford County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22554 | Stafford | 64,354 | ▴ 25% |
| 22405 | Fredericksburg | 34,430 | ▴ 18.1% |
| 22556 | Stafford | 29,688 | ▴ 15.6% |
| 22406 | Fredericksburg | 27,129 | ▴ 30.7% |
| 22134 | Quantico | 7,357 | ▴ 7.2% |
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Stafford County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Stafford County Demographics
Stafford County has a median age of 36.3, which makes the county a little younger than Virginia overall. About 26.2% of residents are under 18, while 11.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 43.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Stafford County VA
Median Age
36.3
Under 18
26.2%
Age 65+
11.1%
Bachelor's+
43.3%
Stafford County School Districts
Stafford County is served by 2 public school districts with 31,812 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Stafford County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County Public Schools | 31,812 | 100% | ▴ 0.8% |
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Stafford County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Stafford County Housing & Real Estate
Stafford County has a median home value of $458,800 and a median gross rent of $1,925. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Virginia median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $630,450 and homes spent about 24 days on the market.
Stafford County Housing Mix
Stafford County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Stafford County Housing Trends
Stafford County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Stafford County, VA
Stafford County has 4,113 business listings across 640 categories. The largest categories in Stafford County business listings are Real Estate Agents (115, 2.8%), Auto Repair (110, 2.7%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (110, 2.7%). The full Stafford County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Stafford County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Stafford County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 115 | 2.8% |
| Auto Repair | 110 | 2.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 110 | 2.7% |
| Contractors | 84 | 2.0% |
| Professional Services | 63 | 1.5% |
| Car Dealerships | 58 | 1.4% |
| Dental Offices | 47 | 1.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 47 | 1.1% |
| ATMs | 46 | 1.1% |
| Building Supply Store | 45 | 1.1% |
Stafford County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Conscious Healing | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Fredericksburg |
| Aquia Fifteen Apartments at Towne Center | Accommodation | Stafford |
| Gerencia Virtual | Accountant | Stafford |
| Cunningham Cove | Active Life | Stafford |
| Aquia Family Chiropractic Center, P.C. - Mychiro | Acupuncture | Stafford |
| Moore Truth | Advertising Agency | Fredericksburg |
| Zaiqa | Afghan Restaurant | Stafford |
| Dalia's African Cuisine | African Restaurant | Stafford |
| Agri-Service | Agricultural Service | Stafford |
| Stafford Regional Airport | Airport | Fredericksburg |
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Stafford County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Stafford County Basemaps
Stafford County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Stafford County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Stafford County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.