PlainZIP

Garland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75042

Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,881
1,955/sq mi
$64,266
Median income
$240,200
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,955
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garland, Dallas County, Texas, with 37,881 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 1,955 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75042 reports a modest median household income of $64,266 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,949. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $240,200 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,388 per month, and 58.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75042, plus 6 more within Dallas County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 75042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garland, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75042.

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 75042, Garland, 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

37,881

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

1,955

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75042?

34.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

42.0%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 12.9%
Asian 14.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%

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?

$64,266

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$24,949

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75042 ranks nationally

Garland, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,266 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,885

Total Housing Units

11,445

Occupied Units

440

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$240,200

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,388

Median Rent

1968

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75042 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 230
2021 +14.4% 263
2022 +18.8% 312
2023 +7.3% 335
2024 +0.3% 336

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 853 business establishments in ZIP 75042, employing approximately 15,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $830,789,000.

853

Businesses

15,899

Employees

$830.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 124 14.5%
Manufacturing 97 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 97 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 84 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 79 9.3%
Construction 78 9.1%
Wholesale trade 78 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 38 4.5%
Finance and insurance 36 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.2%
Information 6 0.7%
Educational services 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

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ZIP 75042 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 75042 ranks #5 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 75042 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 75042 ranks #9 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
75041 Garland, TX 30,700 2.7 mi
75243 Dallas, TX 55,406 3.5 mi
75238 Dallas, TX 30,483 3.1 mi
75040 Garland, TX 59,406 3.3 mi
75081 Richardson, TX 34,156 3.2 mi
75044 Garland, TX 40,811 3.6 mi
75082 Richardson, TX 21,182 5.4 mi
75228 Dallas, TX 66,551 6.2 mi
75218 Dallas, TX 21,665 5.2 mi
75251 Dallas, TX 2,331 5.6 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 Garland, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75042 in? ▼
ZIP code 75042 (Garland) 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 75042? ▼
ZIP code 75042 in Garland, TX has a population of 37,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75042 is $64,266, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75042 is $240,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75042 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75042? ▼
ZIP code 75042 has 853 business establishments employing approximately 15,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75042 are: Retail trade (124), Manufacturing (97), Health care and social assistance (97). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75042 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 75042? ▼
In ZIP code 75042, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 75042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75042 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75042? ▼
In ZIP code 75042, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75042 is 17.3% 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.