The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38225 sells for about $275,000, or $126 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $760 a month.
ZIP 38225 — Dresden
The housing market in 38225 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady local demand. Sales activity is consistent with historical norms for this rural Tennessee market, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable small-town lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 21.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 38225, Weakley County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Dresden are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Weakley County School District, which maintains a standard curriculum and moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, manufacturing, and public sector employment, with steady but modest development activity.
Property taxes are assessed by Weakley County based on a percentage of appraised value, with rates determined by local and county-wide levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Martin or Union City via state highways.
Local recreation includes access to community parks, nearby fishing spots, and small-town shopping districts within the Dresden city limits.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale manufacturing, with significant employment ties to the broader Weakley County region.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with State Route 22 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements within the existing town footprint.
The Weakley County Assessor of Property manages assessments, typically conducting reappraisals on a multi-year cycle to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Weakley County school and general fund taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and storm damage, which are standard for West Tennessee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Ciné Theater4.510.4 mi
- Martin Recreation Complex4.68.8 mi
- Virginia Weldon Park4.48.9 mi
- Rural King4.510.5 mi
- Ruler Foods4.410.6 mi
- Dollar General3.93.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Historic anchor located in the center of the town.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.