ZIP Code 75172

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Wilmer · Dallas County · Texas

Population
3,956

131/sq mi

Median income
$59,457

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,500

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.2%

Median age 29

Land area
30.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 75172 in Wilmer, Texas has a population of 3,956. The median household income is $59,457, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $165,500, 41% below the US average. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75172 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.2 square miles in Wilmer, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 3,956 residents, producing a population density of 131 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 75172 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75172 sits at $59,457 (21% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,976. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 14.7%. On housing, the median home value is $165,500 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,364 per month, and 56.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75172 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75172 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 75172

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75172.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,956

Population

30.2

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75172?

29.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 33.8%
African American 35.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%

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

$24,976

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,776

Total Housing Units

1,743

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$165,500

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Wilmer, TX

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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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