ZIP Code 75205
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 23,061
- Median income
- $181,631
- Median home value
- $1,706,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 86.8%
- Land area
- 11.3 sq mi
2,046/sq mi
▲ 138% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 514% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 31
Chicago
ZIP code 75205 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 23,061. The median household income is $181,631, which is 138% above the national average. Median home value is $1,706,700, 514% above the US average. 86.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.3 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 23,061 residents, producing a population density of 2,046 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 75205 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75205 sits at $181,631 (140% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $121,272. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,706,700 (589% above the state average) with median rent at $2,529 per month, and 55.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75205 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 75205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
222 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
143 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
133 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 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 75205, Dallas, 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
23,061
Population
11.3
Area (sq mi)
2,046
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75205?
31.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.1%
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?
$181,631
Median Household Income
+140% vs state
$121,272
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 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?
10,838
Total Housing Units
9,655
Occupied Units
1,183
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,706,700
Median Home Value
+589% vs state
$2,529
Median Rent
1992
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
+43.9%
YoY Change (2022)
391
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+291%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75205 have increased 43.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -17.0% | 209 |
| 2019 | +28.4% | 268 |
| 2020 | -15.2% | 228 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 272 |
| 2022 | +43.9% | 391 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,207 business establishments in ZIP 75205, employing approximately 12,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $993,871,000.
1,207
Businesses
12,746
Employees
$993.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 222 | 18.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 164 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 143 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 133 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 49 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16 | 1.3% |
| Information | 16 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.4% |
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 75205 vs 75206 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75206 | Dallas, TX | 36,248 | 1.5 mi |
| 75225 | Dallas, TX | 20,892 | 2.0 mi |
| 75219 | Dallas, TX | 22,124 | 2.0 mi |
| 75204 | Dallas, TX | 26,279 | 2.4 mi |
| 75209 | Dallas, TX | 13,653 | 1.9 mi |
| 75201 | Dallas, TX | 9,409 | 3.4 mi |
| 75235 | Dallas, TX | 17,177 | 3.0 mi |
| 75214 | Dallas, TX | 32,950 | 3.0 mi |
| 75270 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| 75202 | Dallas, TX | 1,666 | 4.0 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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