38486 ZIP Code — Westpoint, TN

Lawrence County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38486 is located in Westpoint, Tennessee, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 81.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,195 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38486

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $44,188. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38486 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,195

population

81.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westpoint	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38463 Iron City (6.6 mi) 38469 Loretto (8 mi) 38481 Saint Joseph (8.9 mi) 38464 Lawrenceburg (11.8 mi) 38450 Collinwood (13.1 mi) 38468 Leoma (14.5 mi) 38452 Cypress Inn (14.7 mi) 38457 Five Points (16.7 mi) 35634 Florence (17.3 mi) 35648 Lexington (17.4 mi) 35645 Killen (17.5 mi) 38485 Waynesboro (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,195
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	81.62 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1523
Longitude	-87.5484
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,195

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$44,188

Median household income

$20,337

Per capita income

$113,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

136

75–84

129

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	24.6%
18 and over	901	75.4%
65 and over	363	30.4%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,183	99%
Two or more races	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 22.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	22.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	2.0%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$44,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	32.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	20.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	53.7%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Wood	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	158	30.9%
Households with children under 18	133	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	51.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	8.6%
Married	60.9%	51.1%
Separated	3.4%	2.5%
Widowed	2.3%	32.6%
Divorced	3.6%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 58.2%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	45	16.2%
Elementary school	131	47.1%
High school	54	19.4%
College / grad school	48	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.4%

Retail trade 21.7%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.0%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	24.3%
Unpaid family workers	15.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,145	95.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,195	100.0%
Born in same state	1,195	100.0%
Born in different state	881	73.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	386	32.3%
French	200	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	9.3%
Irish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	61.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38486

What city is ZIP code 38486 in?

ZIP code 38486 is primarily assigned to Westpoint, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38486 in?

ZIP code 38486 falls within Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38486 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38486 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38486 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 38486 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38486?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38486?

The median home value in ZIP code 38486 is $113,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 38486 in?

ZIP code 38486 observes the CST timezone.