Wayne County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
38,498
population (2021)
-9.4%
pop change since 2010
54099
FIPS code
Wayne County ZIP code map
About Wayne County
Wayne County is located in West Virginia and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,498 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.4% from 42,481 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wayne County is 54099.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,498 |
| 2010 population | 42,481 |
| Change | -9.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54099 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wayne County
Ceredo
Crum
Dunlow
East Lynn
Fort Gay
Genoa
Huntington
Kenova
Kiahsville
Lavalette
Prichard
Shoals
Wayne
Wilsondale
ZIP codes for Wayne County, WV (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25507 | Ceredo | Wayne | View map |
| 25511 | Dunlow | Wayne | View map |
| 25512 | East Lynn | Wayne | View map |
| 25514 | Fort Gay | Wayne | View map |
| 25517 | Genoa | Wayne | View map |
| 25530 | Kenova | Wayne | View map |
| 25534 | Kiahsville | Wayne | View map |
| 25535 | Lavalette | Wayne | View map |
| 25555 | Prichard | Wayne | View map |
| 25562 | Shoals | Wayne | View map |
| 25570 | Wayne | Wayne | View map |
| 25669 | Crum | Wayne | View map |
| 25699 | Wilsondale | Wayne | View map |
| 25704 | Huntington | Wayne | View map |
Demographics & statistics
42,094
Population
45.1
Median age
$50,455
Median household income
$28,488
Per capita income
$86,938
Median home value
$541
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
15,428
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,072
Under 5
1,007
1,224
5–9
1,151
1,416
10–14
1,331
1,302
15–19
1,224
1,192
20–24
1,121
2,277
25–34
2,140
2,475
35–44
2,327
3,066
45–54
2,882
1,603
55–59
1,506
1,514
60–64
1,423
2,683
65–74
2,521
1,517
75–84
1,426
358
85+
336
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,809 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 33,285 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 8,841 | 21.0% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,351 | 94.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,131 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 507 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 | 1% |
| Other race | 81 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
11.4%
$15k–$25k
19.8%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 19.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $50,455 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.0%
$50k–$100k
31.7%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
11.6%
$300k–$500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,938 |
| Median rent / month | $541 |
| Owner occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter occupied | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 27.2% |
| Single-family detached | 68.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 27.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.3% |
| Electricity | 48.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,321 | 49.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 815 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,647 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,483 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,437 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,813 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 23.8% |
| Married | 46.5% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
14.6%
HS graduate
43.2%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
6.7%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 245 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 338 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,027 | 45.9% |
| High school | 2,077 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,674 | 12.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.1%
Retail trade
15.7%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Public administration
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Professional & management
3.8%
Construction
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Other services
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 24.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 21.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
26.6%
Under 18 years
29.3%
18 and over
26.1%
Married-couple families
14.9%
Female-led households
40.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| Arthritis | 38.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.8% |
| No physical activity | 35.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.7% |
| Poor mental health | 20.6% |
| Poor physical health | 18.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.1% |
| Visited dentist | 48.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 28.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,517 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.5% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% |
| 18–64 years | 23.8% |
| 65 and over | 44.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.5% |
| Public insurance | 60.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,015 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 97 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,745 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 41,496 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 31,546 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 249 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 349 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 8.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,570 | 22.7% |
| Arab | 4,999 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 3,234 | 7.7% |
| English | 216 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 178 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 111 | 0.3% |
| German | 49 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 79.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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