Irving, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75038
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,802
- 803/sq mi High-density area
- $68,990
- Median income Near-median income area
- $408,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irving pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 803
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75038 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75038 (Irving, TX) rose +30.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.5 in 2023 to 306.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75038 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, with 27,802 residents across 34.6 square miles, a density of 803 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75038 reports a modest median household income of $68,990 (9% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,669. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $408,000 (65% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 19.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,506.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75038 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 75038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irving, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75038.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
323 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 107
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 101
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 74
Real estate and rental and leasing
74 establishments
- Finance and insurance 73
Finance and insurance
73 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75038, Irving, TX · 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
27,802
Population
34.6
Area (sq mi)
803
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75038?
32.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
43.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$68,990
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$43,669
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75038 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Irving, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,990 48th percentile higher than 48% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,632housing units
15,632
Total Housing Units
14,151
Occupied Units
1,481
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,000
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,506
Median Rent
1987
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
+30.1%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75038 have increased 30.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 196 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 231 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 270 |
| 2023 | -12.7% | 235 |
| 2024 | +30.1% | 306 |
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 1,125 business establishments in ZIP 75038, employing approximately 42,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,925,038,000.
1,125
Businesses
42,892
Employees
$3.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 323 | 28.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 73 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 5.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 58 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 4.1% |
| Information | 39 | 3.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 75038 vs 75063 →
ZIP 75038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75061
Irving (75061)
53,442 residents
- 76051
Grapevine (76051)
46,320 residents
- 75060
Irving (75060)
45,980 residents
- 75062
Irving (75062)
44,537 residents
- 75050
Grand Prairie (75050)
41,041 residents
- 75019
Coppell (75019)
38,666 residents
- 75063
Irving (75063)
35,090 residents
- 76039
Euless (76039)
32,925 residents
- 75038
Irving (75038)
27,802 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75038 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75019
Coppell (75019)
$141,923 median income
- 75063
Irving (75063)
$117,133 median income
- 76051
Grapevine (76051)
$111,160 median income
- 75039
Irving (75039)
$104,853 median income
- 76039
Euless (76039)
$83,140 median income
- 75050
Grand Prairie (75050)
$73,274 median income
- 76155
Fort Worth (76155)
$73,229 median income
- 75062
Irving (75062)
$72,704 median income
- 75060
Irving (75060)
$71,575 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75038 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75063 | Irving, TX | 35,090 | 3.2 mi |
| 75062 | Irving, TX | 44,537 | 3.0 mi |
| 75039 | Irving, TX | 11,032 | 3.3 mi |
| 75061 | Irving, TX | 53,442 | 3.8 mi |
| 75019 | Coppell, TX | 38,666 | 6.2 mi |
| 76039 | Euless, TX | 32,925 | 5.1 mi |
| 76155 | Fort Worth, TX | 3,115 | 4.6 mi |
| 75050 | Grand Prairie, TX | 41,041 | 7.0 mi |
| 75060 | Irving, TX | 45,980 | 6.0 mi |
| 76051 | Grapevine, TX | 46,320 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75038, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,802 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75038 in?
ZIP code 75038 (Irving) is located in Dallas County, Texas. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75038?
ZIP code 75038 in Irving, TX has a population of 27,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75038?
The median household income in ZIP 75038 is $68,990, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75038?
The median home value in ZIP 75038 is $408,000, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75038 is African American at 33.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75038?
ZIP code 75038 has 1,125 business establishments employing approximately 42,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75038?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75038 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (323), Accommodation and food services (107), Health care and social assistance (101). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75038?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75038 increased by 30.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 75038?
In ZIP code 75038, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% 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 75038?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75038 is 23.2 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 75038?
In ZIP code 75038, approximately 19.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75038 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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