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Waynesboro city, VA
1 city or town in Waynesboro city, Virginia.
Population
22,841
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
1,526
ZIP codes
0
Cities and towns in Waynesboro city
Waynesboro city at a glance
- Waynesboro city is about 6.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,994, 36% below the Virginia median 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 city, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waynesboro city, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,994
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$245,500
Prices +4.8% in a year
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, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 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 city, 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 city, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
470
Most often 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 city, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Waynesboro city
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Waynesboro city, VA?
- Waynesboro is the largest city or town in Waynesboro city, with about 22,841 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Waynesboro city?
- Waynesboro city includes 0 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas.
- What is the population of Waynesboro city, VA?
- About 22,841 people live in Waynesboro city, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Waynesboro city?
- Waynesboro city borders Augusta County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023