PlainZIP

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
$68,990
Median income
$408,000
Median home value
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,669. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $408,000 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,506 per month, and 19.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dallas County, letting you compare 75038 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 75038?

32.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

43.4%

Foreign-Born

White 25.7%
African American 33.1%
Asian 30.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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

$43,669

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75038 ranks nationally

Irving, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,990 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,632

Total Housing Units

14,151

Occupied Units

1,481

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.6%
Renter 80.4%

$408,000

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75038 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

75052 standard
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Pop: 88,996
75217 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

Dallas County Irving, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.