Mesquite, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75149
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 56,065
- 1,363/sq mi High-density area
- $70,774
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mesquite pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,363
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75149 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75149 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, with 56,065 residents across 41.1 square miles, a density of 1,363 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75149 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,774 (6% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,873. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,200 (8% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,553; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75149 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 75149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesquite, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$27,873
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75149 ranks nationally
Mesquite, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,774 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US 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
21,000housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 75149 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
- 75228
Dallas (75228)
66,551 residents
- 75150
Mesquite (75150)
58,730 residents
- 75043
Garland (75043)
58,094 residents
- 75149
Mesquite (75149)
56,065 residents
- 75227
Dallas (75227)
55,029 residents
- 75181 25,908
Mesquite (75181)
25,908 residents
- 75180 23,031
Balch Springs (75180)
23,031 residents
- 75253 18,450
Dallas (75253)
18,450 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75149 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75182
Sunnyvale (75182)
$170,348 median income
- 75181
Mesquite (75181)
$111,052 median income
- 75043
Garland (75043)
$76,778 median income
- 75149
Mesquite (75149)
$70,774 median income
- 75180 $67,019
Balch Springs (75180)
$67,019 median income
- 75150 $65,440
Mesquite (75150)
$65,440 median income
- 75227 $64,008
Dallas (75227)
$64,008 median income
- 75228 $62,667
Dallas (75228)
$62,667 median income
- 75253 $60,874
Dallas (75253)
$60,874 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75149 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75149, 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 (56,065 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 75149 in?
ZIP code 75149 (Mesquite) 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 75149?
ZIP code 75149 in Mesquite, TX has a population of 56,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75149?
The median household income in ZIP 75149 is $70,774, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75149?
The median home value in ZIP 75149 is $227,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75149 is White at 33.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75149?
ZIP code 75149 has 822 business establishments employing approximately 18,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75149?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75149 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Retail trade (104), Accommodation and food services (103). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75149?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75149 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 75149?
In ZIP code 75149, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 75149?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75149 is 31.2 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 75149?
In ZIP code 75149, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75149 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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