City

Waynesboro, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Waynesboro (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥32,756Population
💰$63,176Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$256,000Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Hispanic: 9%Black: 8.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White76.8%
Hispanic9.0%
Black8.1%
Asian1.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma337 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,797 (35.8%)
Some College3,095 (14.2%)
Associates2,857 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,956 (9%)
Graduate Degree5,738 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,176 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$256,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units14,711
Vacant Units903

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Waynesboro, VA

Waynesboro is a city in Virginia, located in Waynesboro (city) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,756 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Waynesboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,176 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesboro is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.83%).

Waynesboro, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Waynesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22980 32,756 $63,176 $256,000 $968 3.2% 35.3% 67.6%