City

Waynesboro, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,120Population
💰$54,559Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma155 (3.9%)
HS Graduate1,620 (40.7%)
Some College518 (13%)
Associates464 (11.6%)
Bachelors284 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree942 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 13%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College13.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,559 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$578/mo
Total Housing Units3,029
Vacant Units563

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Waynesboro, TN

Waynesboro is a city in Tennessee, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,120 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Waynesboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,559 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $578 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesboro is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.68%).

Waynesboro, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Waynesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38485 6,120 $54,559 $129,700 $578 6.8% 30.8% 77.7%