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Garland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75043

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

58,094
1,541/sq mi
$76,778
Median income
$269,400
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
1,541
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garland, Dallas County, Texas, with 58,094 residents across 37.7 square miles, a density of 1,541 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,778 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,732. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $269,400 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,609 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 33 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 75043 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 75043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garland, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75043.

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 75043, 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

58,094

Population

37.7

Area (sq mi)

1,541

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75043?

36.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

25.2%

Foreign-Born

White 34.5%
African American 20.2%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%

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?

$76,778

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$32,732

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75043 ranks nationally

Garland, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,778 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

23,884

Total Housing Units

22,343

Occupied Units

1,541

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$269,400

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,609

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75043 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 202
2021 +13.6% 229
2022 +21.4% 278
2023 +6.9% 297
2024 -0.3% 296

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 746 business establishments in ZIP 75043, employing approximately 10,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,982,000.

746

Businesses

10,125

Employees

$305.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 133 17.8%
Retail trade 90 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 82 11.0%
Construction 80 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 75 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.8%
Finance and insurance 42 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 31 4.2%
Wholesale trade 12 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Information 9 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.1%
Manufacturing 4 0.5%

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 75043 vs 75088 →

ZIP 75043 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 75043 ranks #4 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 75043 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 75043 ranks #6 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
75088 Rowlett, TX 24,712 3.0 mi
75182 Sunnyvale, TX 5,118 4.2 mi
75150 Mesquite, TX 58,730 4.1 mi
75041 Garland, TX 30,700 4.5 mi
75089 Rowlett, TX 30,251 5.3 mi
75040 Garland, TX 59,406 5.4 mi
75048 Sachse, TX 20,328 7.9 mi
75149 Mesquite, TX 56,065 6.4 mi
75228 Dallas, TX 66,551 6.3 mi
75218 Dallas, TX 21,665 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

75052 standard
Grand Prairie, TX
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 75043 in? ▼
ZIP code 75043 (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 75043? ▼
ZIP code 75043 in Garland, TX has a population of 58,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75043 is $76,778, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75043 is $269,400, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75043 is White at 34.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75043? ▼
ZIP code 75043 has 746 business establishments employing approximately 10,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75043 are: Health care and social assistance (133), Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75043 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 75043? ▼
In ZIP code 75043, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 75043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75043 is 32.7 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 75043? ▼
In ZIP code 75043, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75043 is 12.1% 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.