Mesquite, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75181
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,908
- 569/sq mi High-density area
- $111,052
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mesquite pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 569
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75181 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75181 (Mesquite, TX) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.6 in 2023 to 244.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75181 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, with 25,908 residents across 45.6 square miles, a density of 569 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75181 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,052 (47% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,084. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,400 (26% above the average Texas ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,423.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75181 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 75181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesquite, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75181.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 75181, 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
25,908
Population
45.6
Area (sq mi)
569
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75181?
30.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
18.6%
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?
$111,052
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$34,084
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75181 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Mesquite, 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)
$111,052 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,737 Texas 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
8,504housing units
8,504
Total Housing Units
8,078
Occupied Units
426
Vacant Units
3.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,400
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$2,423
Median Rent
1998
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75181 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 169 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 195 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 242 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 242 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 244 |
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 205 business establishments in ZIP 75181, employing approximately 1,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,152,000.
205
Businesses
1,704
Employees
$69.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 75181 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
- 75150
Mesquite (75150)
58,730 residents
- 75043
Garland (75043)
58,094 residents
- 75149
Mesquite (75149)
56,065 residents
- 75227
Dallas (75227)
55,029 residents
- 75126
Forney (75126)
33,396 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 75181 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75181 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
- 75126
Forney (75126)
$103,673 median income
- 75043
Garland (75043)
$76,778 median income
- 75159
Seagoville (75159)
$72,897 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75181 ranks #2 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 | 3.7 mi |
| 75182 | Sunnyvale, TX | 5,118 | 5.1 mi |
| 75149 | Mesquite, TX | 56,065 | 4.6 mi |
| 75253 | Dallas, TX | 18,450 | 4.9 mi |
| 75126 | Forney, TX | 33,396 | 6.1 mi |
| 75159 | Seagoville, TX | 18,339 | 8.3 mi |
| 75217 | Dallas, TX | 80,324 | 7.4 mi |
| 75043 | Garland, TX | 58,094 | 9.1 mi |
| 75150 | Mesquite, TX | 58,730 | 7.5 mi |
| 75227 | Dallas, TX | 55,029 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75181, 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 (25,908 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 75181 in?
ZIP code 75181 (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 75181?
ZIP code 75181 in Mesquite, TX has a population of 25,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75181?
The median household income in ZIP 75181 is $111,052, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75181?
The median home value in ZIP 75181 is $312,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75181?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75181 is African American at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75181?
ZIP code 75181 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 1,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75181?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75181 are: Construction (41), Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75181?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75181 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 75181?
In ZIP code 75181, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 75181?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75181 is 35.2 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 75181?
In ZIP code 75181, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75181?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75181 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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