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Wayne County, WV
7 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Population
38,164
Land area
506sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- The median household income is $58,878, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,100 (22% below West Virginia) and median rent is $915 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Kenova (2,944), Wayne (1,675) and Ceredo (1,528).
Local data for Wayne County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,878
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$127,100
Prices +7.7% in a year
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,348), German Americans (2,232), Italian Americans (570).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,428
8,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,014
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
PPP loans
$38.6M
453 loans, 4,875 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$60.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
534
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 26°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 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, WV?
- Kenova is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 2,944 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 25507, 25511, 25512, 25514, 25517.
- What is the population of Wayne County, WV?
- About 38,164 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Cabell County, Lawrence County, OH, Boyd County, KY, Mingo County, Lincoln County, Lawrence County, KY, Martin County, KY.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023