Green Spring, Va
Green Spring, Virginia is an unincorporated community located in Frederick County in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. The geographic coordinates of Green Spring are approximately 39.1948° N latitude and 78.3442° W longitude. The area is situated near the northwestern tip of the state, close to the West Virginia border and a few miles north of the city of Winchester, VA.
The primary ZIP code that serves Green Spring is 22603, which is associated with the wider Frederick County area. Green Spring does not have formally defined boroughs or neighborhoods, given its unincorporated and rural character, but it is closely identified with the surrounding communities of Gore, Gainesboro, and Stephenson. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, featuring rolling hills, open farmland, and a scattering of historic homes and family farms. The Green Spring Run, a small stream, traverses the community and is a tributary of Back Creek.
The population of Green Spring is not individually enumerated by the United States Census Bureau, as it is considered part of the larger Frederick County area. As of the 2020 Census, Frederick County had a total population of approximately 91,000 residents. The demographic breakdown of the county is roughly 87% White, 6% Black or African American, 2% Asian, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 1% other races or mixed race. The median age in Frederick County is 40 years, and the median household income is about $81,000, reflecting a predominantly middle-class, family-oriented community.
Green Spring is accessed primarily via Green Spring Road (State Route 671), which connects to U.S. Route 50 and provides access to Winchester and further east toward Washington, D.C. The area is characterized by its rural charm, historical significance, and proximity to several Civil War sites and battlefields. Notably, the Green Spring area is near the site of the Battle of Rutherford’s Farm, an important engagement during the Valley Campaigns of 1864.
Education in Green Spring is provided by Frederick County Public Schools, with students typically attending Gainesboro Elementary School, Frederick County Middle School, and James Wood High School. The community is served by several volunteer fire and rescue organizations, including the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. The nearest major medical facility is Winchester Medical Center, located about 10 miles to the south in Winchester.
The housing stock in Green Spring consists mainly of single-family homes on large lots, often exceeding one acre, with a mix of historic farmhouses and newer custom-built residences. The real estate market in the area is stable, with median home values in Frederick County around $350,000 as of early 2024.
Green Spring enjoys a humid subtropical climate, with warm summers, cool winters, and average annual precipitation of about 40 inches. Outdoor recreation is popular, with access to hiking, horseback riding, and hunting in the nearby George Washington National Forest and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. The area maintains a strong sense of community, rural tranquility, and a deep connection to its agricultural and historical roots.
