| City: | Wayne, New York |
| County: | Schuyler County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:37:50 AM |
| Population: | 21 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 607 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.4707, -77.1113 |
| Land Area: | 0.078 sq mi |
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Wayne's post office serves far more people than live in the immediate area. With just 21 residents across 17 households, this Schuyler County community maintains 59 PO Boxes. That's an adoption rate of 3.47, meaning the post office serves nearly three and a half times the local population. Residents from surrounding rural areas without carrier delivery travel here for mail service.
The tiny footprint tells part of the story. Wayne covers just 0.055 square miles, but its postal service extends well beyond those borders. Two rural carrier routes serve the wider area, though the post office itself anchors this compact village on the western shore of Seneca Lake. County Route 26 is the main artery, accounting for 4 of the 10 street delivery records.
This isn't a growing community. The median age of 52.7 suggests an aging population, and with only 17 occupied housing units total, Wayne functions more as a postal crossroads than a residential center. The village has 8 businesses and just 5 employees reported in economic data, reinforcing its role as a service point rather than an employment hub.
The high PO Box adoption reflects rural geography, not local demand. Families scattered across the Finger Lakes region who lack street delivery options maintain boxes here. The post office becomes a regular gathering point where neighbors from miles around collect mail, creating a community touchpoint that transcends Wayne's official population of 21.
Street names reflect Wayne's position on Seneca Lake with Lake St, Lakeshore Dr, and Brandywine Dr referencing the waterfront location. County Route 26 dominates delivery with 4 of 10 records, serving as the primary thoroughfare through this tiny village that functions mainly as a postal service point for the surrounding rural region.
ZIP Code 14893 has 21 residents and 17 households (average 1.24 persons per household). The median age is 52.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 66.7% male and 33.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.2%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 14.8% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 21Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 30Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 269.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 6 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 34 | 30 |
| Decennial Census | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.7
Male Median Age: 58
Female Median Age: 38.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14 | 66.67% | 58.0 years |
| Females: | 7 | 33.33% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 21 | 100% | 52.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 30 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($84,578), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,701), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the state rate (63.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($403,000), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 6 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 6 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 6 | 35.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 64.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 12 | 70.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 29.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (39.60%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 20.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (41.40%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,766.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (29.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 50.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 24 | 80.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 6 | 20.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 66.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 33.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 18 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 14893 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $128,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 140Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $29,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $128,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 14893 is located in Schuyler County, New York, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New York's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 14893. It covers 0.078 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.078 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7371.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 14893 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.