PlainZIP

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
$68,071
Median income
$263,900
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,221. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75146, 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 75146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75146.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75146?

33.3

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 15.9%
African American 60.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%

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

How ZIP 75146 ranks nationally

Lancaster, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,071 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$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

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ZIP 75146 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 75146 ranks #8 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 75146 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 75146 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
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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Related Areas

Dallas County Lancaster, TX Texas

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.

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