NEIGHBORSCORE

Waynesboro, Tennessee · ZIP 38485

Waynesboro — ZIP 38485

Crime DataSchools

Waynesboro (38485) scores 74/100 — Good for Tennessee. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $180K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

Tap a tab to compare 38485 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share71%
Property crime share29%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100
Typical home value$180K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Collinwood, TennesseeCollinwoodZIP 38450
74= even vs here
Clifton, TennesseeCliftonZIP 38425
68▼6 vs here
Lutts, TennesseeLuttsZIP 38471
72▼2 vs here
Westpoint, TennesseeWestpointZIP 38486
62▼12 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$180K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

69

Violent Crime

32

Property Crime

37

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Wayne County High School09–12258
19%
42%
Waynesboro Middle School05–08278
14%
28%
Waynesboro ElementaryPK–04407
12%
22%
Wayne County Virtual School07–1250Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

6,120

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

48.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38485 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 38485 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38485 is approximately $180K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 38485 in Waynesboro has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.