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Wayne County
Waynesboro, TN
38485
38485 ZIP Code — Waynesboro, TN
Wayne County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38485 is located in
Waynesboro ,
Tennessee ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 282.43 square miles and serves a population of
6,361 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 931 .
About ZIP code 38485
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,104. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 38485 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,361
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
47
County FIPS
181
Geography
Land area
282.43 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
35.3292
Longitude
-87.7821
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
931
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
56.7%
45.7%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
30.4%
30.9%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
11.6%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.3%
5.1%
Demographics & statistics
$53,104
Median household income
$122,700
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,401 22.0% 18 and over 4,960 78.0% 65 and over 1,361 21.4% Median age 44.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4%
Group Count % White 5,824 91.2% Black or African American 254 4% Two or more races 241 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 23 0.4% Asian 22 0.3% Other race 20 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
56.7%
45.7%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
30.4%
30.9%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
11.6%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.3%
5.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 6.7% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 17.5% $75k–$100k 18.7% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 7.9% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $53,104
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,700 Median rent / month $599 Owner occupied 75.6% Renter occupied 24.4% Vacant 19.1% Single-family detached 62.5% Large apartment buildings 2.2% Mobile homes 27.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 6.1% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 20.8% 1980–1989 14.5% 1970–1979 20.4% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 5.8% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 3.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 6.8% 2 bedrooms 27.9% 3 bedrooms 47.3% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.6% 1 vehicle 23.1% 2 vehicles 32.8% 3 or more 34.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 14.2% Electricity 64.5% Propane / LP gas 16.2% Wood 4.1% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,262 51.3% Cohabiting couple 154 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 390 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 653 26.6% Households with children under 18 877 35.7% Households with seniors (65+) 883 35.9% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.7% 22.7% Married 51.5% 48.2% Separated 1.9% 1.3% Widowed 3.0% 15.2% Divorced 14.9% 12.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 77 5.7% Kindergarten 48 3.6% Elementary school 463 34.3% High school 394 29.2% College / grad school 369 27.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.5%
Public administration
9.2%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Professional & management
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.5% Service 20.4% Sales & office 9.5% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 16.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.6% Government 27.3% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.0% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 2.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
39.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.1% Retirement income 31.8% Supplemental Security 7.7% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 15.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 34.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.5% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.6% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 29.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 27.2% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 17.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 53.4% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 21.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 479 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 17.9% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 16.3% 65 and over 40.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.3% Public insurance 39.5% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 3.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,963 93.7% Spanish 11 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 11 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,319 99.3% Born in same state 6,319 99.3% Born in different state 4,321 67.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 42 0.7% Not a US citizen 25 59.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,047 16.5% French 778 12.2% Italian 710 11.2%
Ancestry Count % English 73 1.1% Polish 32 0.5% Norwegian 10 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 86.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38485
What city is ZIP code 38485 in?
ZIP code 38485 is primarily assigned to Waynesboro, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38485 in?
ZIP code 38485 falls within Wayne County, Tennessee.
Does ZIP code 38485 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 38485 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38485?
16% of residents in ZIP code 38485 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38485?
The median home value in ZIP code 38485 is $122,700.
Does ZIP code 38485 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 38485 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 38485 in?
ZIP code 38485 observes the CST timezone.
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