| ZIP Code | 22980 |
|---|---|
| City | Waynesboro |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Waynesboro (city) County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 1,360 ft |
| Latitude | 38.099837 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.88055 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51820 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 337 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,797 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 3,095 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 2,857 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,956 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,738 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,176 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,000 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $968/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,711 |
| Vacant Units | 903 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,711 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 903 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 22980 is located in Waynesboro, Virginia, within Waynesboro (city) County. With a population of 32,756, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 22980 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,176 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22980 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $256,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $968 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 22980 is primarily White (76.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22980 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 22980 in Waynesboro, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,756 residents, a median household income of $63,176, and a median home value of $256,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.