What does pet breeding cost in Tennessee?

Dog Breed Costs in Tennessee vary by location. 344 pet businesses operate across 636 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many pet businesses are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has approximately 344 pet businesses across 636 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for pet breeding in Tennessee?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Tennessee is ZIP 38028 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Tennessee a good market for pet breeding?

Tennessee rates as a fair market for pet breeding with an average opportunity score of 51/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 636 scored ZIP codes.

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Dog Breed Costs in Tennessee

Aggregated from 636 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

7 Million

Total Population

$60 Thousand

Avg Median Income

344

Registered Pet Businesses

Tennessee has 344 registered pet businesses across 636 ZIP codes, serving a population of 7 Million. Median household income averages $59,699 — 15,301 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 51/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 0.5 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Tennessee

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ZIP 38028 Pop. 7.7 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37220 Pop. 5.5 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37215 Pop. 22 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 38120 Pop. 13 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37205 Pop. 25 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37179 Pop. 17 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 38138 Pop. 25 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 38139 Pop. 16 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37085 Pop. 6.1 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 37069 Pop. 20 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Tennessee ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Pet Businesses Markets in Tennessee

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.