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Wayland, KY
City in Floyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41666.
Population
316
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
117
ZIP codes
1
Wayland and its ZIP codes
Local data for Wayland, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Wayland.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,128
11,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
PPP loans
$261K
7 loans, 37 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Wayland, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
577
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
ZIP codes in Wayland
1 in or overlapping Wayland. Population shown
Cities near Wayland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.5 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MartinCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| WheelwrightCity | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| AllenCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HindmanCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 15 mi | 14.7 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 15 mi | 8.8 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| PikevilleCity | 16 mi | 20.8 |
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| Fleming-NeonCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayland, KY in?
- Wayland is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Wayland, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wayland include 41666.
- What is the population of Wayland, KY?
- About 316 people live in Wayland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayland?
- Nearby places include McDowell (3.7 mi), Maytown (5.7 mi), Martin (8 mi), Wheelwright (8.9 mi), Pippa Passes (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023