City

Waynesburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,238Population
💰$49,205Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$117,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (4.1%)
HS Graduate1,027 (45.3%)
Some College488 (21.5%)
Associates176 (7.8%)
Bachelors146 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree337 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College21.5%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,205 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$117,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units1,656
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Waynesburg, KY

Waynesburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,238 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Waynesburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,205 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesburg is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waynesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40489 4,238 $49,205 $117,500 $691 1.3% 21.3% 89.1%