City

Dresden, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Muskingum County  ·  Ohio

👥4,282Population
💰$70,781Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$166,100Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,157 (42.8%)
Some College350 (12.9%)
Associates329 (12.2%)
Bachelors319 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree535 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,781 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,100 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units1,836
Vacant Units249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Dresden, OH

Dresden is a city in Ohio, located in Muskingum County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,282 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Dresden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,781 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dresden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $928 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dresden is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.16%).

Dresden, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Dresden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43821 4,282 $70,781 $166,100 $928 3.3% 31.6% 77.0%