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Wayne County, IL
9 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Illinois.
Population
15,973
Land area
714sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 90% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,521 a year, 33% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,700 (58% below Illinois) and median rent is $657 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fairfield (4,561), Wayne City (920) and Cisne (627).
Local data for Wayne County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,521
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$110,700
Prices +28.3% in a year
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,597), Irish Americans (1,496), Dutch Americans (475).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,141
3,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.8M
FY 2026, $6,105 per person
PPP loans
$28.4M
925 loans, 3,041 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
750
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, IL?
- Fairfield is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 4,561 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62446, 62809, 62823, 62833, 62837.
- What is the population of Wayne County, IL?
- About 15,973 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Marion County, Jefferson County, Richland County, White County, Clay County, Hamilton County, Edwards County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023