22980 ZIP Code — Waynesboro, VA
Waynesboro City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22980 is located in Waynesboro, Virginia, within Waynesboro City County. It covers approximately 74.53 square miles and serves a population of 32,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22980
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $60,428. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,133
population
74.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22980 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22980
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waynesboro | Acceptable |
| Waynesboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22939 Fishersville (4.5 mi)
24431 Crimora (5.9 mi)
22943 Greenwood (8 mi)
24482 Verona (8.5 mi)
24401 Staunton (9.1 mi)
24441 Grottoes (9.3 mi)
24477 Stuarts Draft (10.1 mi)
22920 Afton (10.1 mi)
22952 Lyndhurst (10.5 mi)
24467 Mount Sidney (11.5 mi)
22932 Crozet (11.9 mi)
24486 Weyers Cave (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,133 |
| Population density | 431 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 820 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 74.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.1074 |
| Longitude | -78.9037 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.6% | 49.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 17.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
32,133
Population
431
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$60,428
Median household income
$34,477
Per capita income
$249,600
Median home value
$909
Median monthly rent
65.5%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
9,892
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
919
Under 5
920
1,003
5–9
1,004
968
10–14
968
725
15–19
725
834
20–24
835
2,204
25–34
2,206
1,945
35–44
1,947
1,960
45–54
1,961
1,216
55–59
1,218
1,158
60–64
1,160
1,613
65–74
1,615
1,063
75–84
1,065
450
85+
451
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,715 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 25,418 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,257 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.8%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,423 | 78.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,505 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,249 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,410 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 467 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 404 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.6% | 49.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 17.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $60,428 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
33.0%
$300k–$500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,600 |
| Median rent / month | $909 |
| Owner occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter occupied | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.2% |
| Electricity | 45.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 4.6% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,612 | 41.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 937 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,723 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,241 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,830 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,538 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 28.3% |
| Married | 50.4% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 529 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 425 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,891 | 45.3% |
| High school | 1,241 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,293 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail trade
13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Other services
7.0%
Professional & management
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Construction
4.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,288 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,294 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 869 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 561 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 293 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,792 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 30,571 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,077 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 221 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,341 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 694 | 51.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,430 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 3,506 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 2,290 | 7.1% |
| English | 396 | 1.2% |
| German | 149 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 99 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 75 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22980
What city is ZIP code 22980 in?
ZIP code 22980 is primarily assigned to Waynesboro, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22980 in?
ZIP code 22980 falls within Waynesboro City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 22980 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 22980 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 22980?
ZIP code 22980 has an estimated population of 32,133 residents, with a density of 431 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22980?
The median household income in ZIP code 22980 is $60,428, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22980?
The median home value in ZIP code 22980 is $249,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 22980 in?
ZIP code 22980 observes the EST timezone.