Waynesboro, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22980
Waynesboro County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,451
- 163/sq mi High-density area
- $63,943
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waynesboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 163
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22980 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22980 (Waynesboro, VA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.4 in 2023 to 256.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22980 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waynesboro, Waynesboro County, Virginia, with 31,451 residents across 192.8 square miles, a density of 163 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22980 reports a modest median household income of $63,943 (25% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,085. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $268,100 (20% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,010; owner occupancy is 68.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page surfaces 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 22980 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 22980
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waynesboro, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22980.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22980, Waynesboro, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,451
Population
192.8
Area (sq mi)
163
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22980?
40.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
5.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,943
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$37,085
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22980 ranks nationally
Waynesboro, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,943 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,820housing units
14,820
Total Housing Units
14,013
Occupied Units
807
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,010
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22980 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 174 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 194 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 221 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 251 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 256 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 828 business establishments in ZIP 22980, employing approximately 10,053 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,785,000.
828
Businesses
10,053
Employees
$438.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 129 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 82 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.7% |
| Information | 16 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 22980 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22980
Waynesboro (22980)
31,451 residents
- 24441 6,140
Grottoes (24441)
6,140 residents
- 22939 5,398
Fishersville (22939)
5,398 residents
- 24482 4,872
Verona (24482)
4,872 residents
- 22920 4,186
Afton (22920)
4,186 residents
- 24431 2,656
Crimora (24431)
2,656 residents
- 22952 2,029
Lyndhurst (22952)
2,029 residents
- 24437 904
Fort Defiance (24437)
904 residents
- 22943 444
Greenwood (22943)
444 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22980 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22980 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22920
Afton (22920)
$88,028 median income
- 24437
Fort Defiance (24437)
$87,200 median income
- 22939
Fishersville (22939)
$84,209 median income
- 24441
Grottoes (24441)
$82,083 median income
- 22943
Greenwood (22943)
$80,875 median income
- 24431
Crimora (24431)
$78,856 median income
- 24482
Verona (24482)
$75,866 median income
- 22952
Lyndhurst (22952)
$75,333 median income
- 22980
Waynesboro (22980)
$63,943 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22980 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22980, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,451 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22980 in?
ZIP code 22980 (Waynesboro) is located in Waynesboro County, Virginia. Waynesboro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waynesboro-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22980?
ZIP code 22980 in Waynesboro, VA has a population of 31,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22980?
The median household income in ZIP 22980 is $63,943, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22980?
The median home value in ZIP 22980 is $268,100, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22980?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22980 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22980?
ZIP code 22980 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 10,053 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22980?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22980 are: Retail trade (129), Other services (except public administration) (122), Accommodation and food services (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22980?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22980 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22980?
In ZIP code 22980, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22980?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22980 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22980?
In ZIP code 22980, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22980?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22980 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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