City

Wayland, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥917Population
💰$57,647Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂29.2Median Age
🎓9.2%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊15.6%Unemployment▲ 218% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.3%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
21%
25–44
27%
45–64
16%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.88
Below Poverty34.4% ▲ 244% above avg
College Grads9.2% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment15.6% ▲ 218% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate143 (45.1%)
Some College33 (10.4%)
Associates111 (35%)
Bachelors17 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree12 (3.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 35%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 3.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College10.4%
Associates35.0%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate3.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
53%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,647 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units347
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Wayland, KY

Wayland is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 917 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.2 years.

Economically, Wayland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,647 is below the national average. Approximately 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.6%, more than double the national average.

The population of Wayland is less-educated. 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.27%).

Wayland, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Wayland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41666 917 $57,647 $633 15.6% 9.2% 75.4%