City

Dresden, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Weakley County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,183Population
💰$50,150Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$111,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,744 (45.3%)
Some College900 (23.4%)
Associates325 (8.4%)
Bachelors126 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree685 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 23.4%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College23.4%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,150 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$111,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units2,670
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Dresden, TN

Dresden is a city in Tennessee, located in Weakley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,183 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Dresden is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,150 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Dresden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dresden is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dresden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38225 6,183 $50,150 $111,800 $738 0.0% 21.1% 71.4%