City

Wayne City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Illinois

👥2,090Population
💰$53,295Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$117,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate455 (30.5%)
Some College252 (16.9%)
Associates301 (20.2%)
Bachelors233 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree249 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad30.5%
Some College16.9%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,295 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$117,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units958
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Wayne City, IL

Wayne City is a city in Illinois, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,090 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Wayne City is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,295 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wayne City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayne City is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.8%).

Wayne City, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Wayne City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62895 2,090 $53,295 $117,100 $642 1.6% 32.4% 81.3%