Dickson, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37055
Dickson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,024
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,821
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dickson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37055 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37055 (Dickson, TN) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.2 in 2023 to 292.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee, with 27,024 residents across 525.8 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37055 reports a modest median household income of $69,821 (5% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,532. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,600 (19% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,072.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dickson County, so 37055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dickson, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,532
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37055 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Dickson, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,821 Top 35% higher than 65% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,462housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37055, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,024 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37055 in?
ZIP code 37055 (Dickson) is located in Dickson County, Tennessee. Dickson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37055?
ZIP code 37055 in Dickson, TN has a population of 27,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37055?
The median household income in ZIP 37055 is $69,821, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37055?
The median home value in ZIP 37055 is $294,600, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37055 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37055?
ZIP code 37055 has 778 business establishments employing approximately 12,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37055 are: Retail trade (163), Health care and social assistance (107), Accommodation and food services (106). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37055 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37055?
In ZIP code 37055, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37055 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37055?
In ZIP code 37055, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37055 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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