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Wayne Heights, PA
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,293
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,542
ZIP codes
0
Wayne Heights and its ZIP codes
Wayne Heights at a glance
- Wayne Heights is about 5.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,700 a year, 7% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,100 and median rent is $1,177 a month.
Local data for Wayne Heights, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne Heights, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,700
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (823), Scottish Americans (342), Irish Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Wayne Heights.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,066
61,619 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,189
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,468 per person
How people get to work
Wayne Heights, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne Heights, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
213
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Wayne Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RouzervilleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WaynesboroBorough | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Pen MarCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Highfield-Cascade, MDCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.7 |
| Ringgold, MDCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort Ritchie, MDCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| Blue Ridge SummitCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Greensburg, MDCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Edgemont, MDCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Leitersburg, MDCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Sabillasville, MDCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Smithsburg, MDTown | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Mont AltoBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Reid, MDCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Cavetown, MDCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Carroll ValleyBorough | 8.1 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayne Heights, PA in?
- Wayne Heights is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Wayne Heights, PA?
- About 3,293 people live in Wayne Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayne Heights?
- Nearby places include Rouzerville (1.2 mi), Waynesboro (2.1 mi), Pen Mar (2.2 mi), Highfield-Cascade, MD (3 mi), Ringgold, MD (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023