PlainZIP

Duncanville, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75116

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

19,669
1,483/sq mi
$67,390
Median income
$237,500
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1,483
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75116 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas, home to 19,669 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 1,483 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75116 reports a modest median household income of $67,390 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,155. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. Median home value sits at $237,500 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,455 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75116, 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 75116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duncanville, TX

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,669

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

1,483

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 75116 ranks nationally

Duncanville, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,390 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 75116 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 75116 ranks #6 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 75116 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 75116 ranks #5 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
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

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 Duncanville, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.