ZIP Code 37055 in Dickson, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dickson, Tennessee
Counties:Dickson County[Primary]
Hickman County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:44:00 PM
Population:29,319 [See All]
Area Codes:615 / 629
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.0628, -87.4303
Land Area:201.749 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37055 has 29,319 residents and 11,681 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.4%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29,319Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,567Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:31,840Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:145.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,283Source: Census ACS
Households:11,681Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$258,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--27,22927,47627,78027,53727,75527,17827,54927,01127,77227,41028,36928,16128,567
Decennial Census27,024------------------29,319------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.3

Male Median Age: 39

Female Median Age: 41.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8658781,004961849923929854843918902982962779616416250196
Female8379179439138578719779818908749561,0771,073966795531366368
Total1,7021,7951,9471,8741,7061,7941,9061,8351,7331,7921,8582,0592,0351,7451,411947616564
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:24,75284.70%
Black:1,4815.07%
Hispanic:*1,7626.03%
Asian:2170.74%
American Indian:1510.52%
Hawaiian:40.01%
Other:8552.93%
Total:29,222100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,12748.18%39.0 years
Females:15,19251.82%41.7 years
Total:29,319100%40.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,74597.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:780.27%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2670.93%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4772.60%
Total Population:28,567100%
Total Native Population:27,82397.40%
Total Foreign-born Population:7442.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $69,283, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $28,651 (70.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,620. Family households earn a median of $81,062 versus $39,716 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,346). By gender, male median income is $53,882 and female is $45,563, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,319 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.3%, which is edges past the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,632$42,584$42,430$41,728$41,598$44,356$42,417$45,675$49,663$53,062$57,977$65,016$69,283
Median Family Income$48,033$49,043$49,393$51,063$50,811$52,935$52,365$55,852$59,456$62,392$66,347$73,992$81,062
Median NonFamily Income$24,145$23,441$24,921$22,248$21,991$26,518$26,090$29,384$31,825$31,795$34,591$39,741$39,716
Median Male Income$36,861$40,759$42,151$42,103$41,904$42,118$40,069$39,146$40,762$41,569$43,841$48,938$53,882
Median Female Income$30,587$30,040$29,430$29,603$30,500$31,879$32,130$33,927$36,181$38,036$38,750$41,296$45,563
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,83061.52%
Unemployed:6242.78%
Not In Labor Force:8,02835.71%
Total:22,482100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,89835.42%
Service:2,00314.48%
Sales and Office:2,66819.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,38710.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,87420.78%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,830100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $258,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $129,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,800. The median gross rent is $1,034, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $345 (50.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $247. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.82% (58.92% with a mortgage, 41.08% free-and-clear) and renters 25.18% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.02%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.56%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$129,100$136,600$137,900$141,700$139,600$142,000$143,200$153,600$161,400$173,100$188,700$230,600$258,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:28310.05%
$500 to $999:94333.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,14040.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:2579.13%
$2,000 to $2,499:60.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1876.64%
Total:2,816100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$689$754$767$731$721$737$732$758$787$796$845$983$1,034
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,93144.09%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,43830.74%
Renter Occupied:2,81625.18%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,185100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,18591.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9758.02%
Total Housing Units:12,160100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,43677.60%
Multi-Family Units:1,54612.71%
Other Units:1,1789.69%
Total Housing Units:12,160100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is just under the state rate (10.10%). The share of people in poverty is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (9.90%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.63%). College enrollment is 18.05%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5582.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2386.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,59438.90%
Some college, no degree:4,53923.25%
Associate's degree:1,6038.21%
Bachelor's degree:2,65913.62%
Graduate or professional degree:1,3316.82%
Total:19,522100%
High school or higher:17,72690.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,99020.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:19,84461.42%
Public Insurance:10,12631.34%
No Insurance:2,3377.23%
Total:32,307100%
Has Health Insurance:29,97092.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.9%13.6%13.1%13.2%14.5%16.7%15.6%14.5%13.7%10.5%9.7%9.5%8.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4056.74%
Kindergarten:2003.33%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,04150.63%
High school (grades 9-12):1,27621.25%
College or graduate school:1,08418.05%
Total:6,006100%
Early Childhood:60510.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,51775.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37055 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 778 business establishments, employing about 12,596 people with an annual payroll of $595,177,000. USPS data shows 12,891 residential mailboxes and 1,084 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,891Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,084Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,929Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,958Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:682Source: USPS
# of Businesses:778Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$139,920,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$595,177,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:12,596Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37055 is located in Dickson County, Tennessee, within the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34980) and Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,043,713 people, about 1.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 37055. It covers 201.749 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.234 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:34980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,043,713Source: Census
MSA:Nashville, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:201.749 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.234 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9160.44 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4720620Source: Census
Place Name:Dickson city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37056 | | 37052

Schools in ZIP Code 37055


ZIP Code 37055 is in the Dickson County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dickson County High School 509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Dickson Elementary 120 W Broad St
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Dickson Middle School 401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Oakmont Elementary 630 Hwy 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Centennial Elementary 198 Upper Lake Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
The Discovery School 101 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Dickson County Adult High School 220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Special Services 115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
Sullivan Central Elementary School 507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Dickson County School District
United Christian Academy 784 Hwy 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37055


Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Dickson 740 Hwy 46
Dickson, TN 37055
Type: Post Secondary
Austin's Beauty College Inc 585a South Riverside Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040-1121
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin Hair Academy School Of Cosmetology 595 Hillsboro Road, Suite 325
Franklin, TN 37064-2126
Type: Post Secondary
Nashville State Community College 120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209-4515
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Nashville 100 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209-4515
Type: Post Secondary
Austin Peay State University 601 College St
Clarksville, TN 37044
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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