Wayne County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 24 ZIP codes · 24 cities
24
ZIP codes
51,431
population (2021)
-2.6%
pop change since 2010
42127
FIPS code
Wayne County ZIP code map
About Wayne County
Wayne County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 24 ZIP codes across 24 cities and communities.
The county's population was 51,431 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.6% from 52,822 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wayne County is 42127.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 51,431 |
| 2010 population | 52,822 |
| Change | -2.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42127 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wayne County
Beach Lake
Damascus
Equinunk
Hamlin
Honesdale
Lake Ariel
Lake Como
Lakeville
Lakewood
Milanville
Newfoundland
Orson
Pleasant Mount
Poyntelle
Preston Park
Prompton
South Canaan
South Sterling
Starlight
Starrucca
Sterling
Tyler Hill
Waymart
White Mills
ZIP codes for Wayne County, PA (24)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18405 | Beach Lake | Wayne | View map |
| 18415 | Damascus | Wayne | View map |
| 18417 | Equinunk | Wayne | View map |
| 18427 | Hamlin | Wayne | View map |
| 18431 | Honesdale | Wayne | View map |
| 18436 | Lake Ariel | Wayne | View map |
| 18437 | Lake Como | Wayne | View map |
| 18438 | Lakeville | Wayne | View map |
| 18439 | Lakewood | Wayne | View map |
| 18443 | Milanville | Wayne | View map |
| 18445 | Newfoundland | Wayne | View map |
| 18449 | Orson | Wayne | View map |
| 18453 | Pleasant Mount | Wayne | View map |
| 18454 | Poyntelle | Wayne | View map |
| 18455 | Preston Park | Wayne | View map |
| 18456 | Prompton | Wayne | View map |
| 18459 | South Canaan | Wayne | View map |
| 18460 | South Sterling | Wayne | View map |
| 18461 | Starlight | Wayne | View map |
| 18462 | Starrucca | Wayne | View map |
| 18463 | Sterling | Wayne | View map |
| 18469 | Tyler Hill | Wayne | View map |
| 18472 | Waymart | Wayne | View map |
| 18473 | White Mills | Wayne | View map |
Demographics & statistics
62,806
Population
49.0
Median age
$64,419
Median household income
$34,239
Per capita income
$229,355
Median home value
$651
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
36,622
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,351
Under 5
1,240
1,531
5–9
1,404
1,449
10–14
1,329
1,606
15–19
1,473
1,751
20–24
1,605
3,539
25–34
3,245
3,460
35–44
3,173
4,406
45–54
4,041
2,711
55–59
2,487
2,826
60–64
2,592
4,767
65–74
4,372
2,359
75–84
2,164
1,004
85+
921
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,167 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 52,639 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 15,587 | 30.9% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
2.8%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,145 | 88% |
| Two or more races | 2,505 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,112 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,807 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 678 | 1% |
| Asian | 540 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $64,419 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
19.4%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,355 |
| Median rent / month | $651 |
| Owner occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter occupied | 14.2% |
| Vacant | 37.9% |
| Single-family detached | 88.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% |
| Electricity | 19.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.4% |
| Fuel oil | 37.2% |
| Wood | 14.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,176 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,582 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,389 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,324 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,421 | 19.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,231 | 45.2% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Married | 61.0% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 515 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 538 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,492 | 45.1% |
| High school | 2,591 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,969 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
11.3%
Construction
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Other services
6.1%
Public administration
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.3% |
| Retirement income | 36.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 32.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,399 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 50.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 60,215 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 876 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 256 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 316 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 174 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 60,395 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 59,604 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 32,878 | 50.6% |
| Foreign born | 791 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,411 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,678 | 58.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12,885 | 20.5% |
| French | 5,772 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 4,777 | 7.6% |
| English | 1,623 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 533 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 530 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 422 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 184 | 0.3% |
| German | 142 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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