County

Wayne County, IA

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Iowa

👥6,294Population
💰$60,009Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$111,805Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.0%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,542 (39.9%)
Some College508 (13.1%)
Associates535 (13.8%)
Bachelors554 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree673 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College13.1%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,009 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$111,804 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units2,951
Vacant Units472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Wayne County, IA

Wayne County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,294 residents. With a median age of 42.11, it is a middle-aged county.

Wayne County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,009 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Wayne County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $111,804 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $679. Homeownership rates are high at 79.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wayne County are primarily White (94.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wayne County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Wayne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50008 Allerton 759 $77,083 $122,500 $583 2.0% 36.2%
50052 Clio 68 $69,375 0.0% 43.5%
50060 Corydon 2,385 $56,779 $109,200 $725 2.5% 32.6%
50123 Humeston 863 $63,750 $106,800 $546 2.1% 33.5%
50147 Lineville 355 $48,571 $58,100 $463 5.6% 19.5%
50165 Millerton 40 $95,000 $125,000 0.0% 39.3%
52583 Promise City 391 $59,231 $104,200 $1,250 0.0% 22.2%
52590 Seymour 1,433 $55,714 $128,500 $634 0.4% 31.9%