ZIP Code 75116

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Duncanville · Dallas County · Texas

Population
19,669

1,483/sq mi

Median income
$67,390

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$237,500

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.8%

Median age 34.7

Land area
13.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 75116 in Duncanville, Texas has a population of 19,669. The median household income is $67,390, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $237,500, 15% below the US average. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 19,669 residents, producing a population density of 1,483 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 75116 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75116 sits at $67,390 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,155. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $237,500 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,455 per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75116 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 75116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75116.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75116, Duncanville, 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

19,669

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

1,483

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75116?

34.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 28.6%
African American 23.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%

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?

$67,390

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$26,155

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,936

Total Housing Units

6,445

Occupied Units

491

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$237,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,455

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75116 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 212
2021 +19.1% 252
2022 +17.7% 297
2023 +5.6% 314
2024 +6.1% 333

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 488 business establishments in ZIP 75116, employing approximately 5,989 people with a combined annual payroll of $228,511,000.

488

Businesses

5,989

Employees

$228.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 114 23.4%
Retail trade 65 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 61 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 59 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 8.4%
Finance and insurance 37 7.6%
Construction 31 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.7%
Manufacturing 8 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.6%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Wholesale trade 5 1.0%
Information 5 1.0%

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 75116 vs 75137 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 1.8 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 2.4 mi
75236 Dallas, TX 15,949 2.2 mi
75249 Dallas, TX 13,373 2.8 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 4.3 mi
75233 Dallas, TX 14,043 3.9 mi
75211 Dallas, TX 73,146 5.2 mi
75115 Desoto, TX 48,877 5.1 mi
75052 Grand Prairie, TX 88,996 6.6 mi
75224 Dallas, TX 34,034 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75116 in?
ZIP code 75116 (Duncanville) 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 75116?
ZIP code 75116 in Duncanville, TX has a population of 19,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75116?
The median household income in ZIP 75116 is $67,390, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75116?
The median home value in ZIP 75116 is $237,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75116 is White at 28.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75116?
ZIP code 75116 has 488 business establishments employing approximately 5,989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75116 are: Health care and social assistance (114), Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75116 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 75116?
In ZIP code 75116, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 75116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75116 is 25.9 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 75116?
In ZIP code 75116, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75116 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Duncanville, TX

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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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