Wilmer, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75172
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,956
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $59,457
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilmer pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75172 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75172 covers 30.2 square miles in Wilmer, Dallas County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,956 residents on file, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75172 reports a modest median household income of $59,457 (21% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,976. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,500 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,364; owner occupancy is 56.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75172 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 75172
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmer, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75172.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
28 establishments
- Wholesale trade 11
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 75172, Wilmer, 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
3,956
Population
30.2
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75172?
29.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
18.1%
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?
$59,457
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$24,976
Per Capita Income
25.9%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 75172 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Wilmer, 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)
$59,457 31st percentile higher than 31% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,776housing units
1,776
Total Housing Units
1,743
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,364
Median Rent
2010
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 75172, employing approximately 5,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,746,000.
74
Businesses
5,900
Employees
$329.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 37.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 14.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.4% |
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 75172 vs 75141 →
ZIP 75172 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
- 75241 27,066
Dallas (75241)
27,066 residents
- 75180 23,031
Balch Springs (75180)
23,031 residents
- 75134 20,276
Lancaster (75134)
20,276 residents
- 75253 18,450
Dallas (75253)
18,450 residents
- 75159 18,339
Seagoville (75159)
18,339 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 75172 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75172 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75125
Ferris (75125)
$79,545 median income
- 75159
Seagoville (75159)
$72,897 median income
- 75134
Lancaster (75134)
$69,778 median income
- 75146
Lancaster (75146)
$68,071 median income
- 75180
Balch Springs (75180)
$67,019 median income
- 75253
Dallas (75253)
$60,874 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 75172 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75141 | Hutchins, TX | 5,374 | 2.7 mi |
| 75146 | Lancaster, TX | 17,993 | 4.9 mi |
| 75217 | Dallas, TX | 80,324 | 7.4 mi |
| 75134 | Lancaster, TX | 20,276 | 6.4 mi |
| 75125 | Ferris, TX | 6,691 | 5.9 mi |
| 75253 | Dallas, TX | 18,450 | 6.1 mi |
| 75159 | Seagoville, TX | 18,339 | 7.8 mi |
| 75241 | Dallas, TX | 27,066 | 6.4 mi |
| 75180 | Balch Springs, TX | 23,031 | 8.5 mi |
| 75216 | Dallas, TX | 49,416 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75172, 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 (3,956 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 75172 in?
ZIP code 75172 (Wilmer) 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 75172?
ZIP code 75172 in Wilmer, TX has a population of 3,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75172?
The median household income in ZIP 75172 is $59,457, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75172?
The median home value in ZIP 75172 is $165,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75172?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75172 is African American at 35.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75172?
ZIP code 75172 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 5,900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75172?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75172 are: Transportation and warehousing (28), Wholesale trade (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75172?
In ZIP code 75172, 42.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75172?
In ZIP code 75172, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75172?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75172 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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