Richardson, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75081
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,156
- 1,429/sq mi High-density area
- $93,165
- Median income Above-median income area
- $371,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richardson pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,429
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75081 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75081 (Richardson, TX) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.5 in 2023 to 315.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75081 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas, with 34,156 residents across 23.9 square miles, a density of 1,429 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75081 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,165 (23% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,870. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $371,500 (50% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,777; 50.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75081 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 75081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richardson, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$45,870
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75081 ranks nationally
Richardson, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$93,165 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,538housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 75081 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75243
Dallas (75243)
55,406 residents
- 75080
Richardson (75080)
44,009 residents
- 75044
Garland (75044)
40,811 residents
- 75042
Garland (75042)
37,881 residents
- 75081
Richardson (75081)
34,156 residents
- 75075
Plano (75075)
33,262 residents
- 75238
Dallas (75238)
30,483 residents
- 75240
Dallas (75240)
24,296 residents
- 75254
Dallas (75254)
23,253 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75081 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75081 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
- 75075
Plano (75075)
$98,365 median income
- 75081
Richardson (75081)
$93,165 median income
- 75080
Richardson (75080)
$92,903 median income
- 75044
Garland (75044)
$92,178 median income
- 75251
Dallas (75251)
$90,396 median income
- 75238
Dallas (75238)
$82,019 median income
- 75254
Dallas (75254)
$67,216 median income
- 75042
Garland (75042)
$64,266 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75081 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75081, 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 (34,156 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 75081 in?
ZIP code 75081 (Richardson) 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 75081?
ZIP code 75081 in Richardson, TX has a population of 34,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75081?
The median household income in ZIP 75081 is $93,165, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75081?
The median home value in ZIP 75081 is $371,500, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75081 is White at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75081?
ZIP code 75081 has 1,749 business establishments employing approximately 34,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75081?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75081 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (251), Retail trade (171), Construction (168). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75081?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75081 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 75081?
In ZIP code 75081, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% 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 75081?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75081 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75081?
In ZIP code 75081, approximately 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75081 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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