ZIP Code 75042
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Garland · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 37,881
- Median income
- $64,266
- Median home value
- $240,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.6%
- Land area
- 19.4 sq mi
1,955/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
Chicago
ZIP code 75042 in Garland, Texas has a population of 37,881. The median household income is $64,266, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $240,200, 14% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.4 square miles in Garland, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 37,881 residents, producing a population density of 1,955 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 75042 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75042 sits at $64,266 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,949. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 75042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, 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 75042 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 75042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,949
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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