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Wayne County, IA
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Iowa.
Population
6,532
Land area
525sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 78% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,964, 17% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,300 (46% below Iowa) and median rent is $659 a month.
- Its largest cities are Corydon (1,628), Seymour (594) and Humeston (551).
Local data for Wayne County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,964
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$111,300
Prices +7.8% in a year
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,174), Irish Americans (821), Dutch Americans (589).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,073
2,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $6,716 per person
PPP loans
$14M
490 loans, 1,343 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
433
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, IA?
- Corydon is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 1,628 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 50008, 50052, 50060, 50123, 50165.
- What is the population of Wayne County, IA?
- About 6,532 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Appanoose County, Clarke County, Lucas County, Decatur County, Monroe County, Putnam County, MO, Mercer County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023