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Rockwall, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75087

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

28,145
415/sq mi
$129,484
Median income
$435,400
Median home value
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockwall pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
415
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75087 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, with 28,145 residents across 67.8 square miles, a density of 415 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75087 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,484 (71% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,291. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $435,400 (76% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,758 monthly, and 81.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Rockwall County, letting you compare 75087 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 75087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockwall, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75087.

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 75087, Rockwall, 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

28,145

Population

67.8

Area (sq mi)

415

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75087?

37.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 8.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$129,484

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$53,291

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75087 ranks nationally

Rockwall, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,484 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,915

Total Housing Units

14,951

Occupied Units

964

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$435,400

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,758

Median Rent

2005

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75087 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 189
2021 +13.0% 213
2022 +24.8% 266
2023 +4.9% 279
2024 +1.6% 284

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 1,405 business establishments in ZIP 75087, employing approximately 15,233 people with a combined annual payroll of $708,627,000.

1,405

Businesses

15,233

Employees

$708.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 243 17.3%
Retail trade 165 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 162 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 136 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 128 9.1%
Construction 117 8.3%
Finance and insurance 87 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 5.0%
Wholesale trade 53 3.8%
Manufacturing 39 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 33 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 22 1.6%
Information 19 1.4%
Educational services 18 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 75087 vs 75166 →

ZIP 75087 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 75087 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 75087 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 75087 ranks #4 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
75166 Lavon, TX 3,070 4.9 mi
75132 Fate, TX 294 4.4 mi
75032 Rockwall, TX 27,986 6.1 mi
75089 Rowlett, TX 30,251 5.8 mi
75189 Royse City, TX 22,406 8.0 mi
75088 Rowlett, TX 24,712 6.7 mi
75098 Wylie, TX 48,197 6.9 mi
75048 Sachse, TX 20,328 7.9 mi
75173 Nevada, TX 4,353 8.8 mi
75043 Garland, TX 58,094 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockwall County

75032 standard
Rockwall, TX
Pop: 27,986
75189 standard
Royse City, TX
Pop: 22,406
75132 standard
Fate, TX
Pop: 294

Related Areas

Rockwall County Rockwall, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75087 in? ▼
ZIP code 75087 (Rockwall) is located in Rockwall County, Texas. Rockwall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockwall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75087? ▼
ZIP code 75087 in Rockwall, TX has a population of 28,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75087 is $129,484, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75087 is $435,400, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75087 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75087? ▼
ZIP code 75087 has 1,405 business establishments employing approximately 15,233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75087 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (243), Retail trade (165), Health care and social assistance (162). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75087? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75087 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 75087? ▼
In ZIP code 75087, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.3% 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 75087? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75087 is 34.0 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 75087? ▼
In ZIP code 75087, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75087 is 3.8% 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.