PlainZIP

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
$111,052
Median income
$312,400
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,084. Poverty here runs at 13.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $312,400 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,423 monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75181, plus 6 more within Dallas County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 75181

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesquite, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75181.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75181?

30.5

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 18.4%
African American 49.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%

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

How ZIP 75181 ranks nationally

Mesquite, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,052 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75181 ranks #7 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 75181 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 75181 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

75052 standard
Grand Prairie, TX
Pop: 88,996
75217 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

Dallas County Mesquite, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.