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Dresden, OH
Village in Muskingum County, Ohio.
Population
1,725
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,350
ZIP codes
0
Dresden and its ZIP codes
Dresden at a glance
- Dresden is about 4.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,991 a year, 19% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,000 (29% below Ohio) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Dresden, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dresden, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,991
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (500), Irish Americans (247), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskingum County. PPP loans are for Dresden.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,373
35,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$489M
FY 2026, $5,660 per person
How people get to work
Dresden, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dresden, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
96
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dresden, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Dresden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrinwayCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.3 |
| FrazeysburgVillage | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| ConesvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| AdamsvilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| NashportCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| North ZanesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.5 |
| ZanesvilleCity | 11 mi | 11.8 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| CoshoctonCity | 13 mi | 8 |
| HanoverVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| WarsawVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| NorwichVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Canal LewisvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| NellieVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| South ZanesvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GratiotVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dresden, OH in?
- Dresden is in Muskingum County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Dresden, OH?
- About 1,725 people live in Dresden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dresden?
- Nearby places include Trinway (0.9 mi), Frazeysburg (5.7 mi), Conesville (7.7 mi), Adamsville (7.8 mi), Nashport (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023