ZIP Code 75146
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Lancaster · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 17,993
- Median income
- $68,071
- Median home value
- $263,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.0%
- Land area
- 86.0 sq mi
209/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 75146 in Lancaster, Texas has a population of 17,993. The median household income is $68,071, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $263,900, 5% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.0 square miles in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 17,993 residents, producing a population density of 209 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 75146 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75146 sits at $68,071 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,221. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $263,900 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,685 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75146 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 75146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75146.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 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, 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 75146, Lancaster, 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
17,993
Population
86.0
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75146?
33.3
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$68,071
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$31,221
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
9,457
Total Housing Units
8,878
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,900
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$1,685
Median Rent
1990
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75146 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 195 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 221 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 265 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 285 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 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 280 business establishments in ZIP 75146, employing approximately 4,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,114,000.
280
Businesses
4,573
Employees
$201.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 29 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.1% |
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 75146 vs 75134 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75134 | Lancaster, TX | 20,276 | 3.7 mi |
| 75241 | Dallas, TX | 27,066 | 6.3 mi |
| 75172 | Wilmer, TX | 3,956 | 4.9 mi |
| 75154 | Red Oak, TX | 36,041 | 5.0 mi |
| 75141 | Hutchins, TX | 5,374 | 5.6 mi |
| 75115 | Desoto, TX | 48,877 | 6.8 mi |
| 75125 | Ferris, TX | 6,691 | 7.9 mi |
| 75216 | Dallas, TX | 49,416 | 9.7 mi |
| 75232 | Dallas, TX | 28,682 | 7.9 mi |
| 75217 | Dallas, TX | 80,324 | 10.3 mi |
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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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