ZIP Code 75149
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Mesquite · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 56,065
- Median income
- $70,774
- Median home value
- $227,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.8%
- Land area
- 41.1 sq mi
1,363/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.7
Chicago
ZIP code 75149 in Mesquite, Texas has a population of 56,065. The median household income is $70,774, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $227,200, 18% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75149 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.1 square miles in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 56,065 residents, producing a population density of 1,363 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 75149 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75149 sits at $70,774 (6% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,873. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $227,200 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,553 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75149 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75149 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 75149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75149.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 75149, Mesquite, 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
56,065
Population
41.1
Area (sq mi)
1,363
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75149?
33.7
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
22.5%
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?
$70,774
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$27,873
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 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?
21,000
Total Housing Units
19,832
Occupied Units
1,168
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,200
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$1,553
Median Rent
1980
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75149 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 200 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 232 |
| 2022 | +22.4% | 284 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 303 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 301 |
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 822 business establishments in ZIP 75149, employing approximately 18,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $824,458,000.
822
Businesses
18,847
Employees
$824.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 102 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 2.9% |
| Information | 9 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 75149 vs 75180 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75180 | Balch Springs, TX | 23,031 | 3.5 mi |
| 75150 | Mesquite, TX | 58,730 | 3.3 mi |
| 75227 | Dallas, TX | 55,029 | 4.2 mi |
| 75182 | Sunnyvale, TX | 5,118 | 4.1 mi |
| 75253 | Dallas, TX | 18,450 | 6.6 mi |
| 75181 | Mesquite, TX | 25,908 | 4.6 mi |
| 75228 | Dallas, TX | 66,551 | 5.3 mi |
| 75043 | Garland, TX | 58,094 | 6.4 mi |
| 75217 | Dallas, TX | 80,324 | 5.6 mi |
| 75210 | Dallas, TX | 7,482 | 7.6 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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