Lancaster, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75146
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,993
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $68,071
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75146 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75146 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas, home to 17,993 residents across 86.0 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75146 reports a modest median household income of $68,071 (10% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,221. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $263,900 (7% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,685; 56.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75146 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 75146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,221
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75146 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lancaster, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,071 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,457housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 75146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75217
Dallas (75217)
80,324 residents
- 75216
Dallas (75216)
49,416 residents
- 75115
Desoto (75115)
48,877 residents
- 75154
Red Oak (75154)
36,041 residents
- 75232 28,682
Dallas (75232)
28,682 residents
- 75241 27,066
Dallas (75241)
27,066 residents
- 75134 20,276
Lancaster (75134)
20,276 residents
- 75146 17,993
Lancaster (75146)
17,993 residents
- 75125 6,691
Ferris (75125)
6,691 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75146 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75154
Red Oak (75154)
$100,388 median income
- 75115
Desoto (75115)
$82,782 median income
- 75125
Ferris (75125)
$79,545 median income
- 75134
Lancaster (75134)
$69,778 median income
- 75146
Lancaster (75146)
$68,071 median income
- 75232
Dallas (75232)
$61,847 median income
- 75172
Wilmer (75172)
$59,457 median income
- 75217
Dallas (75217)
$55,723 median income
- 75241
Dallas (75241)
$53,998 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75146 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75146, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,993 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75146 in?
ZIP code 75146 (Lancaster) 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 75146?
ZIP code 75146 in Lancaster, TX has a population of 17,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75146?
The median household income in ZIP 75146 is $68,071, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75146?
The median home value in ZIP 75146 is $263,900, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75146 is African American at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75146?
ZIP code 75146 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 4,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75146 are: Retail trade (47), Health care and social assistance (38), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75146 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 75146?
In ZIP code 75146, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 75146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75146 is 30.1 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 75146?
In ZIP code 75146, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75146 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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