ZIP Code 37055
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Dickson · Dickson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 27,024
- Median income
- $69,821
- Median home value
- $294,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.3%
- Land area
- 525.8 sq mi
51/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 37055 in Dickson, Tennessee has a population of 27,024. The median household income is $69,821, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $294,600, 6% above the US average. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 525.8 square miles in Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 27,024 residents, producing a population density of 51 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37055 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37055 sits at $69,821 (5% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,532. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $294,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dickson County, so you can benchmark 37055 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
163 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37055, Dickson, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,024
Population
525.8
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37055?
37.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,821
Median Household Income
+5% vs state
$38,532
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,462
Total Housing Units
11,539
Occupied Units
923
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,600
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,072
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37055 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 193 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 220 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 262 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 284 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 293 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 778 business establishments in ZIP 37055, employing approximately 12,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $595,177,000.
778
Businesses
12,596
Employees
$595.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 163 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 107 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 106 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 73 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37055 vs 37025 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37025 | Bon Aqua, TN | 6,226 | 11.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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