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Wayne County, UT
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Utah.
Population
2,584
Land area
2,461sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 97% less dense than Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,607 a year, 20% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,800 (16% below Utah) and median rent is $884 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Loa (467), Bicknell (446) and Torrey (323).
Local data for Wayne County, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,607
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$411,800
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Irish Americans (119), Scottish Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,547
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.8M
FY 2026, $11,197 per person
PPP loans
$8.8M
187 loans, 1,068 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,339
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home24.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
232
Most often flash flood
July high / Jan low
99° / 15°F
6.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, UT?
- Loa is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 467 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84715, 84734, 84747, 84749, 84773.
- What is the population of Wayne County, UT?
- About 2,584 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Sevier County, San Juan County, Emery County, Grand County, Garfield County, Piute County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023