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Wayne County, NY
17 cities and towns and 17 ZIP codes in Wayne County, New York.
Population
90,929
Land area
604sq mi
People per sq mi
151
ZIP codes
17
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 64% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,506, 13% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,000 (60% below New York) and median rent is $938 a month.
- Its largest cities are Newark (8,991), Gananda (6,273) and Lyons (3,738).
Local data for Wayne County, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,506
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$170,000
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (18,601), Irish Americans (12,874), Italian Americans (11,178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
PPP loans
$127M
1,792 loans, 16,629 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$194K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, NY?
- Newark is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 8,991 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 17 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 13146, 13154, 14413, 14433, 14489.
- What is the population of Wayne County, NY?
- About 90,929 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Monroe County, Ontario County, Cayuga County, Seneca County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023