PlainZIP

Rowlett, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75088

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

24,712
1,046/sq mi
$105,313
Median income
$358,400
Median home value
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rowlett pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,046
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75088 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75088 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas, with 24,712 residents across 23.6 square miles, a density of 1,046 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75088 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,313 (39% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,402. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $358,400 (45% above the state average), median rent at $1,990 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75088, plus 6 more within Dallas County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 75088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rowlett, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75088.

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 75088, Rowlett, 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

24,712

Population

23.6

Area (sq mi)

1,046

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75088?

40.2

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 58.9%
African American 16.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

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?

$105,313

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$49,402

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75088 ranks nationally

Rowlett, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,313 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,244

Total Housing Units

10,929

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$358,400

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,990

Median Rent

1994

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75088 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 197
2021 +14.8% 226
2022 +23.5% 279
2023 +0.2% 279
2024 +2.6% 287

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 703 business establishments in ZIP 75088, employing approximately 9,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $603,810,000.

703

Businesses

9,532

Employees

$603.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 112 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 95 13.5%
Retail trade 82 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 82 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 79 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 9.0%
Finance and insurance 41 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 4.4%
Manufacturing 28 4.0%
Wholesale trade 22 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 2.1%
Information 11 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 75088 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 75088 ranks #9 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 75088 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 75088 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
75089 Rowlett, TX 30,251 2.6 mi
75043 Garland, TX 58,094 3.0 mi
75182 Sunnyvale, TX 5,118 6.4 mi
75040 Garland, TX 59,406 4.8 mi
75048 Sachse, TX 20,328 5.8 mi
75041 Garland, TX 30,700 6.0 mi
75098 Wylie, TX 48,197 8.3 mi
75042 Garland, TX 37,881 7.4 mi
75087 Rockwall, TX 28,145 6.7 mi
75150 Mesquite, TX 58,730 7.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75088 in? ▼
ZIP code 75088 (Rowlett) 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 75088? ▼
ZIP code 75088 in Rowlett, TX has a population of 24,712 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75088? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75088 is $105,313, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75088? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75088 is $358,400, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75088? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75088 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75088? ▼
ZIP code 75088 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 9,532 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75088? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75088 are: Construction (112), Health care and social assistance (95), Retail trade (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75088? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75088 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 75088? ▼
In ZIP code 75088, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 75088? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75088 is 31.1 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 75088? ▼
In ZIP code 75088, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75088? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75088 is 6.1% 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.