Dallas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75203
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,721
- 1,283/sq mi High-density area
- $46,989
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,283
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75203 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, home to 15,721 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,283 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75203 reports a modest median household income of $46,989 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,407. The poverty rate is 30.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,900 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,318; owner occupancy is 37.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75203 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 75203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 22
Other services (except public administration)
22 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 75203, Dallas, 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
15,721
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
1,283
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75203?
33.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
31.6%
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?
$46,989
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$26,407
Per Capita Income
30.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75203 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dallas, 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)
$46,989 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
7,206housing units
7,206
Total Housing Units
6,359
Occupied Units
847
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,318
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 252 business establishments in ZIP 75203, employing approximately 6,609 people with a combined annual payroll of $466,372,000.
252
Businesses
6,609
Employees
$466.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 23.0% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 75203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75216
Dallas (75216)
49,416 residents
- 75224
Dallas (75224)
34,034 residents
- 75208
Dallas (75208)
30,171 residents
- 75204
Dallas (75204)
26,279 residents
- 75203 15,721
Dallas (75203)
15,721 residents
- 75215 14,648
Dallas (75215)
14,648 residents
- 75207 9,648
Dallas (75207)
9,648 residents
- 75201 9,409
Dallas (75201)
9,409 residents
- 75226 3,506
Dallas (75226)
3,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75203 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75202
Dallas (75202)
$133,155 median income
- 75201
Dallas (75201)
$103,761 median income
- 75204
Dallas (75204)
$92,253 median income
- 75207
Dallas (75207)
$84,212 median income
- 75208
Dallas (75208)
$81,950 median income
- 75226
Dallas (75226)
$70,546 median income
- 75224 $51,919
Dallas (75224)
$51,919 median income
- 75203 $46,989
Dallas (75203)
$46,989 median income
- 75215 $45,557
Dallas (75215)
$45,557 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75203 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75202 | Dallas, TX | 1,666 | 2.3 mi |
| 75270 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 75208 | Dallas, TX | 30,171 | 2.2 mi |
| 75201 | Dallas, TX | 9,409 | 2.9 mi |
| 75215 | Dallas, TX | 14,648 | 2.6 mi |
| 75216 | Dallas, TX | 49,416 | 2.6 mi |
| 75207 | Dallas, TX | 9,648 | 3.0 mi |
| 75226 | Dallas, TX | 3,506 | 3.0 mi |
| 75204 | Dallas, TX | 26,279 | 3.9 mi |
| 75224 | Dallas, TX | 34,034 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75203, 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 (15,721 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 75203 in?
ZIP code 75203 (Dallas) 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 75203?
ZIP code 75203 in Dallas, TX has a population of 15,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75203?
The median household income in ZIP 75203 is $46,989, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75203?
The median home value in ZIP 75203 is $159,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75203 is White at 24.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75203?
ZIP code 75203 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 6,609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75203 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75203?
In ZIP code 75203, 42.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 75203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75203 is 26.9 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 75203?
In ZIP code 75203, approximately 37.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75203 is 30.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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