PlainZIP

Red Oak, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75154

Ellis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,041
296/sq mi
$100,388
Median income
$345,500
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Red Oak pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
296
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75154 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75154 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, with 36,041 residents across 121.8 square miles, a density of 296 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75154 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,388 (33% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,668. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $345,500 (40% above the state average), median rent at $1,730 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ellis County, letting you compare 75154 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 75154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Oak, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75154.

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 75154, Red Oak, 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

36,041

Population

121.8

Area (sq mi)

296

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75154?

36.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 38.5%
African American 35.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%

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?

$100,388

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$40,668

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75154 ranks nationally

Red Oak, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,388 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,756

Total Housing Units

17,266

Occupied Units

490

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$345,500

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,730

Median Rent

2001

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75154 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 200
2021 +15.4% 231
2022 +23.3% 284
2023 +4.2% 296
2024 +0.5% 298

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 550 business establishments in ZIP 75154, employing approximately 6,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,323,000.

550

Businesses

6,506

Employees

$286.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 103 18.7%
Retail trade 68 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 66 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 64 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 40 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 31 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 5.3%
Finance and insurance 28 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.9%
Wholesale trade 23 4.2%
Manufacturing 11 2.0%
Information 11 2.0%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 75154 vs 75146 →

ZIP 75154 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 75154 ranks #2 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 75154 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 75154 ranks the highest 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
75146 Lancaster, TX 17,993 5.0 mi
75134 Lancaster, TX 20,276 6.9 mi
75115 Desoto, TX 48,877 6.1 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 9.7 mi
75241 Dallas, TX 27,066 10.3 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 10.5 mi
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 9.7 mi
75152 Palmer, TX 4,606 9.6 mi
75172 Wilmer, TX 3,956 9.7 mi
75141 Hutchins, TX 5,374 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ellis County

75165 standard
Waxahachie, TX
Pop: 37,966
76065 standard
Midlothian, TX
Pop: 28,986
75119 standard
Ennis, TX
Pop: 26,601
75167 standard
Waxahachie, TX
Pop: 8,436
75125 standard
Ferris, TX
Pop: 6,691
75152 standard
Palmer, TX
Pop: 4,606

Related Areas

Ellis County Red Oak, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75154 in? ▼
ZIP code 75154 (Red Oak) is located in Ellis County, Texas. Ellis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75154? ▼
ZIP code 75154 in Red Oak, TX has a population of 36,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75154? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75154 is $100,388, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75154? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75154 is $345,500, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75154? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75154 is White at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75154? ▼
ZIP code 75154 has 550 business establishments employing approximately 6,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75154? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75154 are: Construction (103), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75154? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75154 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 75154? ▼
In ZIP code 75154, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 75154? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75154 is 30.2 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 75154? ▼
In ZIP code 75154, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75154? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75154 is 8.4% 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.