ZIP Code 38485

ZIP code 38485 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 699.1 square miles in Waynesboro, Wayne County, Tennessee. The area is home to 6,502 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38485 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38485 sits at $52,933 (20% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,353. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $126,400 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $357 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38485 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 38485 sits relative to Tennessee and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →