PlainZIP

Desoto, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75115

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

48,877
861/sq mi
$82,782
Median income
$319,400
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Desoto pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
861
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75115 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Desoto, Dallas County, Texas, with 48,877 residents across 56.8 square miles, a density of 861 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,782 (10% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,003. Poverty here runs at 7.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.9%. The typical home here is valued at $319,400 (29% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,666 monthly, and 69.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 31 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 75115 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 75115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Desoto, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75115.

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 75115, Desoto, 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

48,877

Population

56.8

Area (sq mi)

861

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 75115?

41.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 13.5%
African American 67.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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?

$82,782

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$39,003

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75115 ranks nationally

Desoto, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,782 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

21,718

Total Housing Units

20,693

Occupied Units

1,025

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$319,400

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,666

Median Rent

1993

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)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75115 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 175
2021 +13.4% 198
2022 +21.7% 241
2023 +6.5% 257
2024 -1.6% 253

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 814 business establishments in ZIP 75115, employing approximately 14,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $640,679,000.

814

Businesses

14,669

Employees

$640.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 181 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 83 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 77 9.5%
Retail trade 76 9.3%
Construction 57 7.0%
Finance and insurance 52 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 51 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.9%
Wholesale trade 35 4.3%
Manufacturing 23 2.8%
Educational services 15 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.8%
Information 10 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 75115 vs 75237 →

ZIP 75115 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 75115 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75115 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 75115 ranks #3 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
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 4.6 mi
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 3.7 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 4.5 mi
75134 Lancaster, TX 20,276 4.9 mi
75116 Duncanville, TX 19,669 5.1 mi
75233 Dallas, TX 14,043 7.3 mi
75104 Cedar Hill, TX 45,373 6.1 mi
75154 Red Oak, TX 36,041 6.1 mi
75224 Dallas, TX 34,034 7.9 mi
75146 Lancaster, TX 17,993 6.8 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 Desoto, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75115 in? ▼
ZIP code 75115 (Desoto) 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 75115? ▼
ZIP code 75115 in Desoto, TX has a population of 48,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75115? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75115 is $82,782, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75115? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75115 is $319,400, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75115? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75115 is African American at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75115? ▼
ZIP code 75115 has 814 business establishments employing approximately 14,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75115? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75115 are: Health care and social assistance (181), Other services (except public administration) (83), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75115? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75115 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 75115? ▼
In ZIP code 75115, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 75115? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75115 is 30.8 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 75115? ▼
In ZIP code 75115, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75115? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75115 is 7.6% 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.