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ZIP 22980

Pop. 32,965·Waynesboro City·158th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,623/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$342
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ZIP 22980 · $1,623
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,476/yr
At $1,623/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyWaynesboro City
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22980 (Waynesboro, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,965
Median income
$63,943
Median age
40.6
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
21.6%
20%
24%
14.5%
20%
Under 1821.6%
18–3420%
35–5424%
55–6414.5%
65+20%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
White78.9%
Black8.6%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian1.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
37.2%
27.6%
26%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22980 in Waynesboro, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,430 → $63,943
up 15.4%
Population
32,462 → 32,965
up 1.5%
Renter share
32.3% → 31.2%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 26%
-0.1 pts
Median age
41.7 → 40.6
-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22980 in Waynesboro, VA now reports about $63,943, up from $55,430 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22980 in Waynesboro, VA adding about 503 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22980 covers Waynesboro, VA. The median rent here is $1,623/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($63,943/yr), ZIP 22980 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22980?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22980 (Waynesboro, VA) is $1,623. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22980 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22980's median rent of $1,623/mo is $342 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22980 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22980 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #158 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,623/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22980?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,623/mo in ZIP 22980. The local median household income is $63,943/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22980?

Rent in ZIP 22980 has increased 21.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22980 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22980 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,623/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($63,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22980 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 22980 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 22980 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22980 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22980 compare to the rest of Waynesboro?

ZIP 22980 is pricier than Waynesboro as a whole. At $1,623/mo, it's $21 above the Waynesboro citywide median of $1,602/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22980 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22980 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,623/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 22980's median household income ($63,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22980 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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