What is the largest city in Wayne County, IN?

Richmond is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 35,581 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?

Wayne County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47324, 47327, 47330, 47335, 47339.

What is the population of Wayne County, IN?

About 66,397 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Wayne County?

Wayne County borders Darke County, OH, Henry County, Preble County, OH, Randolph County, Fayette County, Union County.

Wayne County, IN: Cities, ZIP Codes & Local Data

Population

66,397

Land area

402sq mi

People per sq mi

165

ZIP codes

13

Wayne County at a glance

The median household income is $55,692, 23% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,200 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $815 a month.
Its largest cities are Richmond (35,581), Centerville (2,772) and Cambridge City (1,657).

Local data for Wayne County, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wayne County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,692

Poverty rate

17.9%

Median home value

$140,200

Prices +6.4% in a year

Median rent

$815/mo

Homeownership

69.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

41.0

Average commute

21.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,687), Irish Americans (7,385), Italian Americans (1,697).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,873

29,380 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,628

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$507M

FY 2026, $7,618 per person

PPP loans

$101M

1,469 loans, 12,468 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$174K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Wayne County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone78.5%
Carpooled10.7%
Public transit0.2%
Walked3.0%
Bicycle0.0%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
Worked from home6.9%

Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wayne County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

511

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

78

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 20°F

42.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 24 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wayne County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Wayne County, IN?: Richmond is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 35,581 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?: Wayne County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47324, 47327, 47330, 47335, 47339.
What is the population of Wayne County, IN?: About 66,397 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Wayne County?: Wayne County borders Darke County, OH, Henry County, Preble County, OH, Randolph County, Fayette County, Union County.