Winchester, Virginia
Winchester: independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Winchester is a city located in the county of City of Winchester in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,203 and a population density of 1,093 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,700 inhabitants.
The city was created 274 years ago in 1751.
Quick Facts about Winchester
| Population | 27,700 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Winchester |
| Postal code | 22603, 22601, 22602, 22604 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 23.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1857,-78.1633 |
| Named for | Winchester |
| Altitude | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Capital city | Winchester is capital of Frederick County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1752 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:13:00 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,156 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Winchester is located at 39°11'8"N 78°9'48"W (39.1856600, -78.1633300).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Winchester increased by 5.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,203 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,660 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,008 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,321 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,382 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,480 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,785 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,178 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,962 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,078 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,700 | -1.36% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Winchester
1Old Town Winchester
136 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +15405421326 | Website available
2Jim Barnett Park
1001 E Cork St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +15406624946 | Website available
3Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +18885565799 | Website available
4Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
19 W Cork St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +15407222020 | Website available
5Patsy Cline Historic House
608 S Kent St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +15406625555 | Website available
Where to Eat in Winchester
1Chuck E. Cheese
145 Tevis St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +15406625166 | Website available
2Subway
1840 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States View details
Phone: +15407732529 | Website available
Where to Stay in Winchester
1Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
141 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, VA 22602, United States View details
Phone: +15408697657 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Winchester
1City of Winchester, VA
15 N Cameron St, Winchester, VA 22601 View details
Phone: +15406671815 | Website available
2Rouss City Hall
15 N Cameron St, Winchester, VA 22601 View details
Phone: +15406671815 | Website available
People born in Winchester (90)
People born in Winchester, including politician Rick Santorum, naval officer and explorer Richard E. Byrd, country music singer Patsy Cline, .
More notable people
- Francis White (American lawyer and politician in Virginia (1761-1826)) he was born in 01/01/1761
- J. Kenneth Robinson (American politician (1916-1990)) he was born in 14/05/1916
- John Kirby (jazz bassist) he was born in 31/12/1908
- James W. Denver (American politician and Union Army General (1817-1892)) he was born in 23/10/1817
- John Otho Marsh, Jr. (American politician (1926-2019)) he was born in 07/08/1926
- Tucker McGuire (British actress) she was born in 29/01/1913
- Benjamin Jones (American politician (1787-1861)) he was born in 13/04/1787
- James Wood (governor (1741-1813)) he was born in 28/01/1741
- Frederick W. M. Holliday (American politician (1828-1899)) he was born in 22/02/1828
- Hamilton Rowan Gamble (American jurist and politician) he was born in 29/11/1798
- Burr Harrison (American politician (1904-1973)) he was born in 02/07/1904
- Charles Magill Conrad (American politician (1804-1878)) he was born in 24/12/1804
- Henry St. George Tucker III (American politician (1853-1932)) he was born in 05/04/1853
- Edward Colston (American politician (1786-1852)) he was born in 25/12/1786
- Edward Cooke Armstrong (American university teacher (1871-1944)) he was born in 21/08/1871
- Devon McTavish (American soccer player) he was born in 08/08/1984
- Joseph McDowell, Jr. (American politician (1756-1801)) he was born in 15/02/1756
- Holmes Conrad (Confederate Army officer and American lawyer and politician) he was born in 31/01/1840
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Winchester, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233541 | Shenandoah University | Winchester (VA) | 22601-5195 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Winchester, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Winchester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Winchester Post Office | Winchester (VA) | 22601 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Winchester distances to largest Virginia cities