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Waymart, PA
Borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,114
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
414
ZIP codes
0
Waymart and its ZIP codes
Waymart at a glance
- Waymart is 42% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,544 a year, 34% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,600 (24% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Waymart, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waymart, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,544
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (191), Irish Americans (162), Italian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Waymart.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,091
15,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $8,420 per person
How people get to work
Waymart, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waymart, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Waymart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PromptonBorough | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| VandlingBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| CarbondaleCity | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Forest CityBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BethanyBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| MayfieldBorough | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| JermynBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 9.3 mi | 17.1 |
| Union DaleBorough | 9.8 mi | 2.4 |
| The HideoutCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| White MillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| JessupBorough | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| BlakelyBorough | 12 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waymart, PA in?
- Waymart is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Waymart, PA?
- About 1,114 people live in Waymart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waymart?
- Nearby places include Prompton (4 mi), Simpson (4 mi), Vandling (4.5 mi), Carbondale (5.3 mi), Browndale (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023