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Wayne County, PA
13 cities and towns and 21 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
51,262
Land area
726sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
21
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 76% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,381, 20% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,100 (5% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
- Its largest cities are Honesdale (4,467), The Hideout (2,432) and Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (1,232).
Local data for Wayne County, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools13
- Libraries7
- Banks20
- Post Offices10
- Parks28
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants157
- Affordable Housing3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers18
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,381
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$242,100
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,815), Irish Americans (9,553), Italian Americans (7,363).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 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
PPP loans
$100M
1,276 loans, 11,639 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$260K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, PA?
- Honesdale is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 4,467 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 21 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 18405, 18415, 18417, 18431, 18436.
- What is the population of Wayne County, PA?
- About 51,262 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Lackawanna County, Broome County, NY, Monroe County, Sullivan County, NY, Pike County, Delaware County, NY, Susquehanna County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023