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 High-density area
- $64,266
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,949. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $240,200 (3% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,388; 58.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75042 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 75042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garland, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75042.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 75042?
34.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
42.0%
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?
$64,266
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
11,885housing units
11,885
Total Housing Units
11,445
Occupied Units
440
Vacant Units
3.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,200
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75042 vs 75041 →
ZIP 75042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75228
Dallas (75228)
66,551 residents
- 75040
Garland (75040)
59,406 residents
- 75243
Dallas (75243)
55,406 residents
- 75044
Garland (75044)
40,811 residents
- 75042
Garland (75042)
37,881 residents
- 75081
Richardson (75081)
34,156 residents
- 75041
Garland (75041)
30,700 residents
- 75238
Dallas (75238)
30,483 residents
- 75218 21,665
Dallas (75218)
21,665 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75042 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75082
Richardson (75082)
$110,534 median income
- 75218
Dallas (75218)
$107,366 median income
- 75081
Richardson (75081)
$93,165 median income
- 75044
Garland (75044)
$92,178 median income
- 75251
Dallas (75251)
$90,396 median income
- 75238
Dallas (75238)
$82,019 median income
- 75040
Garland (75040)
$74,519 median income
- 75041
Garland (75041)
$70,308 median income
- 75042
Garland (75042)
$64,266 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75042, 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 (37,881 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 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.
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