ZIP Code 75040
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Garland · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 59,406
- Median income
- $74,519
- Median home value
- $266,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.3%
- Land area
- 40.5 sq mi
1,465/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 75040 in Garland, Texas has a population of 59,406. The median household income is $74,519, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $266,300, 4% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.5 square miles in Garland, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 59,406 residents, producing a population density of 1,465 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75040 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75040 sits at $74,519 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $266,300 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,728 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 75040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75040.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
196 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 establishments
- Construction
Construction
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75040, Garland, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
59,406
Population
40.5
Area (sq mi)
1,465
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75040?
35.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
32.8%
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?
$74,519
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$30,538
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
22,234
Total Housing Units
20,958
Occupied Units
1,276
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$1,728
Median Rent
1980
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75040 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 219 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 250 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 300 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 318 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 325 |
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 999 business establishments in ZIP 75040, employing approximately 14,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $557,849,000.
999
Businesses
14,086
Employees
$557.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 196 | 19.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 108 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.7% |
| Information | 17 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.8% |
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 75040 vs 75044 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75044 | Garland, TX | 40,811 | 3.1 mi |
| 75042 | Garland, TX | 37,881 | 3.3 mi |
| 75089 | Rowlett, TX | 30,251 | 4.1 mi |
| 75041 | Garland, TX | 30,700 | 3.7 mi |
| 75048 | Sachse, TX | 20,328 | 3.8 mi |
| 75094 | Plano, TX | 20,579 | 6.3 mi |
| 75082 | Richardson, TX | 21,182 | 5.1 mi |
| 75088 | Rowlett, TX | 24,712 | 4.8 mi |
| 75043 | Garland, TX | 58,094 | 5.4 mi |
| 75081 | Richardson, TX | 34,156 | 5.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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