PlainZIP

Dresden, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38225

Weakley County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,283
22/sq mi
$50,545
Median income
$134,900
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dresden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, home to 6,283 residents across 285.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38225 reports a modest median household income of $50,545 (24% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,562. Local economic indicators show a 21.2% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $134,900 (45% below the state average), median rent at $760 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 38225 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Weakley County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dresden, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38225.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38225, Dresden, 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

6,283

Population

285.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38225?

45.3

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$50,545

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$27,562

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38225 ranks nationally

Dresden, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,545 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,697

Total Housing Units

2,565

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$134,900

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$760

Median Rent

1970

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38225 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 160
2021 +6.1% 170
2022 +31.0% 222
2023 +13.7% 253
2024 +5.7% 267

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 134 business establishments in ZIP 38225, employing approximately 1,134 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,832,000.

134

Businesses

1,134

Employees

$58.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 27 20.1%
Retail trade 24 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 15 11.2%
Construction 11 8.2%
Wholesale trade 9 6.7%
Finance and insurance 9 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.5%
Manufacturing 3 2.2%

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 38225 vs 38229 →

ZIP 38225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38225 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38225 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38229 Gleason, TN 2,931 8.0 mi
38241 Palmersville, TN 898 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weakley County

38237 standard
Martin, TN
Pop: 16,627
38230 standard
Greenfield, TN
Pop: 3,736
38229 standard
Gleason, TN
Pop: 2,931
38255 standard
Sharon, TN
Pop: 2,299
38241 standard
Palmersville, TN
Pop: 898
38226 standard
Dukedom, TN
Pop: 345

Related Areas

Weakley County Dresden, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38225 in? ▼
ZIP code 38225 (Dresden) is located in Weakley County, Tennessee. Weakley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/weakley-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38225? ▼
ZIP code 38225 in Dresden, TN has a population of 6,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38225? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38225 is $50,545, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38225? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38225 is $134,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38225? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38225 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38225? ▼
ZIP code 38225 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38225? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38225 are: Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38225? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38225 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 38225? ▼
In ZIP code 38225, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 38225? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38225 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38225? ▼
In ZIP code 38225, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38225? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38225 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.