County

Wayne County, TN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥13,619Population
💰$49,507Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$116,453Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.5% Female 42.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 5.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black5.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma242 (2.6%)
HS Graduate4,088 (44.7%)
Some College1,743 (19.1%)
Associates1,112 (12.2%)
Bachelors616 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,337 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,507 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$116,453 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units6,311
Vacant Units1,469

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Wayne County, TN

Wayne County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,619 residents. With a median age of 47.23, it is a mature county.

Wayne County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,507 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Wayne County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $116,453 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $632. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wayne County are primarily White (87.67%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wayne County, TN is a working-class area in Tennessee. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Wayne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38425 Clifton 3,599 $47,676 $113,100 $731 5.6% 13.1%
38450 Collinwood 2,633 $42,773 $80,300 $623 1.2% 17.1%
38452 Cypress Inn 1,067 $40,625 $141,000 — 0.0% 11.5%
38471 Lutts 200 $63,911 — — 16.7% 4.7%
38485 Waynesboro 6,120 $54,559 $129,700 $578 6.8% 30.8%

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