ZIP Code 75181
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Mesquite · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 25,908
- Median income
- $111,052
- Median home value
- $312,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.3%
- Land area
- 45.6 sq mi
569/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.5
Chicago
ZIP code 75181 in Mesquite, Texas has a population of 25,908. The median household income is $111,052, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $312,400, 12% above the US average. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75181 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.6 square miles in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 25,908 residents, producing a population density of 569 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 75181 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75181 sits at $111,052 (47% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,084. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $312,400 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $2,423 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75181 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75181 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 75181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,084
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75181 vs 75180 →
| 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 |
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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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