City

Waymart, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,842Population
💰$60,043Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$233,600Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 68.7% Female 31.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 19.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White69.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Black19.3%
Asian0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
39%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,258 (44.9%)
Some College1,168 (23.2%)
Associates555 (11%)
Bachelors341 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree668 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College23.2%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,043 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$233,600 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$979/mo
Total Housing Units2,002
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Waymart, PA

Waymart is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,842 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Waymart is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,043 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waymart is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $979 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waymart is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.6%).

Waymart, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Waymart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18472 6,842 $60,043 $233,600 $979 5.8% 20.1% 72.3%