ZIP Code 22980: Population, Income, Housing

State: VA

Total population: 32,965 Household income: $63,943 Rent: $1,010

Overview

Total population

32,965

Rent

$1,010

Year built

1977

Household income

$63,943

Per capita income

$37,085

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Virginia

County

Augusta County

Town

Waynesboro

Total population

32,965

Adults over 25

23,685

Total households

14,013

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$63,943

Per capita income

$37,085

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,010

Year built

1977

Households that rent

31.2%

Households that own

68.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

78.9%

Black

8.6%

Asian

1.4%

Two or more races

7.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

9.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,408 (89.2%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

1,745 (10.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

25.4%

High school graduate or GED

37.2%

Some college or associate degree

11.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

26%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 22980 with: Augusta County, VA Virginia United States

ZIP 22980

Total population32,965

Rent$1,010

Year built1977

Household income$63,943

Per capita income$37,085

Poverty rate9.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Augusta County, VA

Total population78,033

Rent$1,136

Year built1989

Household income$82,049

Per capita income$40,342

Poverty rate6.6%

Unemployment rate2.1%

Virginia State

Total population8,705,170

Rent$1,579

Year built1984

Household income$93,170

Per capita income$50,666

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate2.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP22980	CountyAugusta, VA	StateVirginia	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,965	78,033	8,705,170	334,922,499
Rent	$1,010	$1,136	$1,579	$1,413
Year built	1977	1989	1984	1980
Household income	$63,943	$82,049	$93,170	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,085	$40,342	$50,666	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.2%	6.6%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.1%	2.8%	4%

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Summary for 22980

Rent & Income

In 22980, the typical monthly rent is $1,010 and the typical household income is $63,943. Rent here is lower than Virginia, and household income is lower than Virginia. The estimated poverty rate is 9.2%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 31.2% of households. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 26% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 22980 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 22980 — Poverty

How ZIP 22980 compares in Virginia (101 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,010	3 / 101	from lower rent	$790 – $3,501
Household income	$63,943	93 / 101	from higher income	$47,924 – $250,001
Poverty rate	9.2%	65 / 101	from lower poverty	2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Virginia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 22980

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 22980 ranks 3rd out of 101 ZIP Codes in Virginia. Statewide, values range from $790 in ZIP 24112 up to $3,501 in ZIP 22101.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 93rd out of 101 ZIP Codes. Across Virginia, figures vary from $47,924 in ZIP 24540 up to $250,001 in ZIP 22101.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 22980 places 65th out of 101 ZIP Codes. Throughout Virginia, numbers span from 2% in ZIP 20105 up to 33.6% in ZIP 24060.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 22980 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,010 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 22980

Annual Household Income: $63,943

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 22980

Estimated Rate: 9.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 22980

In ZIP Code 22980, households that rent: 4,367 (31.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,367	31.2%
Owner-Occupied	9,646	68.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 22980

In ZIP Code 22980, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,011 (46%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,011	46%
Other renter households	2,356	54%
Total renter households	4,367	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 22980

Less than High School: 6,018 people (25.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,817 people (37.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,682 people (11.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,168 people (26%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,685

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.