COUNTY · VA
Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County is a county in Virginia with FIPS code 51179 and an estimated population of 165,428 (Census 2023), 12th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Stafford County
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 51179
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 165,428
- Change since 2020
- +4.9%
- State rank
- 12 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Stafford County?
Stafford County, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51179: 51 for the state and 179 for the county.
What state is Stafford County in?
Stafford County is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.