38487 ZIP Code — Williamsport, TN

Maury County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38487 is located in Williamsport, Tennessee, within Maury County. It covers approximately 50.80 square miles and serves a population of 779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38487

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 $303,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,875. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38487 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

779

population

50.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williamsport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38454 Duck River (6.4 mi) 38482 Santa Fe (7.2 mi) 38461 Hampshire (9 mi) 38474 Mount Pleasant (11.3 mi) 37098 Lyles (12.7 mi) 38401 Columbia (14.8 mi) 37033 Centerville (17 mi) 37025 Bon Aqua (17.2 mi) 38483 Summertown (18.9 mi) 37174 Spring Hill (19.4 mi) 37137 Nunnelly (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	779
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	50.80 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.6974
Longitude	-87.2369
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	52.9%	38.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	23.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	9.7%	4.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

779

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$91,875

Median household income

$37,468

Per capita income

$303,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	13.7%
18 and over	672	86.3%
65 and over	190	24.4%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Asian 3.6%

Black or African American 3.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	721	92.6%
Asian	28	3.6%
Black or African American	25	3.2%
Two or more races	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	38.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	23.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	9.7%	4.5%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$91,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 20.7%

$1M+ 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	58.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	69.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	18	5.4%
Female householder, no spouse	81	24.5%
Households with children under 18	67	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	44.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	19.9%
Married	68.0%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.0%
Widowed	5.8%	7.9%
Divorced	4.6%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	84	49.7%
High school	43	25.4%
College / grad school	36	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.4%

Construction 14.6%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Information 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.6%
Service	29.6%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	17.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.7%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	779	100.0%
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)	751	96.4%
Born in same state	751	96.4%
Born in different state	545	70.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	3.6%
Not a US citizen	28	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	195	25%
French	100	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	87	11.2%
English	22	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	77.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38487

What city is ZIP code 38487 in?

ZIP code 38487 is primarily assigned to Williamsport, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38487 in?

ZIP code 38487 falls within Maury County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38487 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 38487 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38487 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 38487 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38487?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38487 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 38487 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38487 in?

ZIP code 38487 observes the CST timezone.