ZIP Code 75081
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Richardson · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 34,156
- Median income
- $93,165
- Median home value
- $371,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.9%
- Land area
- 23.9 sq mi
1,429/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
Chicago
ZIP code 75081 in Richardson, Texas has a population of 34,156. The median household income is $93,165, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $371,500, 34% above the US average. 44.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.9 square miles in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 34,156 residents, producing a population density of 1,429 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 75081 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75081 sits at $93,165 (23% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,870. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $371,500 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,777 per month, and 50.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75081 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 75081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75081.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
251 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Construction
Construction
168 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 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 75081, Richardson, 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
34,156
Population
23.9
Area (sq mi)
1,429
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75081?
35.1
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
26.1%
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?
$93,165
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$45,870
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 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?
14,538
Total Housing Units
14,019
Occupied Units
519
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$1,777
Median Rent
1979
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75081 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 217 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 248 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 294 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 309 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 315 |
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 1,749 business establishments in ZIP 75081, employing approximately 34,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,402,938,000.
1,749
Businesses
34,121
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 251 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 171 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 168 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 160 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 155 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 112 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 101 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 100 | 5.7% |
| Information | 84 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 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 75081 vs 75080 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75080 | Richardson, TX | 44,009 | 2.5 mi |
| 75243 | Dallas, TX | 55,406 | 2.9 mi |
| 75042 | Garland, TX | 37,881 | 3.2 mi |
| 75044 | Garland, TX | 40,811 | 3.4 mi |
| 75238 | Dallas, TX | 30,483 | 4.9 mi |
| 75082 | Richardson, TX | 21,182 | 4.1 mi |
| 75251 | Dallas, TX | 2,331 | 4.1 mi |
| 75254 | Dallas, TX | 23,253 | 5.3 mi |
| 75240 | Dallas, TX | 24,296 | 4.7 mi |
| 75075 | Plano, TX | 33,262 | 5.3 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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