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Waynesboro, VA
City in Waynesboro city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22980.
Population
22,841
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
1,526
ZIP codes
1
Waynesboro and its ZIP codes
Waynesboro at a glance
- Waynesboro is about 6.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $59,994 a year, 36% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,500 (36% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,020 a month.
Local data for Waynesboro, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waynesboro, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,994
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$245,500
Median rent
$1,020/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,132), Irish Americans (2,873), Mexican Americans (1,183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waynesboro city. PPP loans are for Waynesboro.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,724
10,390 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $6,720 per person
How people get to work
Waynesboro, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waynesboro, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
85
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waynesboro, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Waynesboro
1 in or overlapping Waynesboro. Population shown
Cities near Waynesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoomsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4 |
| LyndhurstCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6 |
| AftonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| FishersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 19.8 |
| SherandoCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.1 |
| CrimoraCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3 |
| Stuarts DraftCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 29.3 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.8 |
| JolivueCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| WintergreenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| NellysfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| StauntonCity | 11 mi | 19.9 |
| HarristonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| CrozetCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Mount SidneyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waynesboro, VA in?
- Waynesboro is in Waynesboro city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Waynesboro, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waynesboro include 22980.
- What is the population of Waynesboro, VA?
- About 22,841 people live in Waynesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waynesboro?
- Nearby places include Dooms (4.1 mi), Lyndhurst (4.3 mi), Afton (4.7 mi), Fishersville (5.1 mi), Sherando (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023