City

Wayne, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥6,075Population
💰$45,631Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$117,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,630 (43.2%)
Some College704 (18.7%)
Associates486 (12.9%)
Bachelors337 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree587 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College18.7%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,631 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$117,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units2,822
Vacant Units533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Wayne, WV

Wayne is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,075 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Wayne is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,631 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wayne 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 $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayne is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.86%).

Wayne, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Wayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25570 6,075 $45,631 $117,100 $822 3.0% 24.5% 80.4%