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Wayne County, KY
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Kentucky.
Population
19,602
Land area
458sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 63% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,739 a year, 28% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,700 (34% below Kentucky) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Wayne County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,739
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$135,700
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,499), Irish Americans (1,414), Puerto Ricans (382).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,770
5,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,460
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
PPP loans
$21.9M
692 loans, 3,791 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
380
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, KY?
- Monticello is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 5,753 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42603, 42633.
- What is the population of Wayne County, KY?
- About 19,602 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Pulaski County, Scott County, TN, Russell County, McCreary County, Clinton County, Pickett County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023