ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22980

Part of Waynesboro, VA

Pop. 32,965·Waynesboro City·176th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,398/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.5%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$534

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 22980 · $1,398

More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 22980 changed +8.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,943) is $1,599 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,190); a 3-bedroom is $1,640.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22980. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,776/yr

At $1,398/mo median

Location

CityWaynesboro

StateVA

CountyWaynesboro City

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +0.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22980 covers Waynesboro, VA. The median rent here is $1,398/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,943/yr), ZIP 22980 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,398/mo in ZIP 22980. The local median household income is $63,943/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22980?

Rent in ZIP 22980 has risen 8.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22980 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22980 is one of the more affordable among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #176 of 194 at $1,398/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22980 changed +8.5%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.