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ZIP Code 75206

Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,248
3,291/sq mi
$91,023
Median income
$615,400
Median home value
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
3,291
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 36,248 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 3,291 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75206 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,023 (20% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $79,037. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $615,400 (149% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,777 monthly, and 27.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dallas County, letting you compare 75206 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 75206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75206.

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 75206, 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

36,248

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

3,291

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75206?

30.7

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 8.4%
Asian 9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$91,023

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$79,037

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75206 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,023 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

26,000

Total Housing Units

22,547

Occupied Units

3,453

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.0%
Renter 73.0%

$615,400

Median Home Value

+149% vs state

$1,777

Median Rent

1991

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

381

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+281%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75206 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 261
2021 +10.7% 289
2022 +18.4% 342
2023 +8.4% 371
2024 +2.8% 381

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 1,886 business establishments in ZIP 75206, employing approximately 24,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,912,823,000.

1,886

Businesses

24,358

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 450 23.9%
Health care and social assistance 238 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 229 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 188 10.0%
Finance and insurance 153 8.1%
Retail trade 135 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 135 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 4.5%
Construction 68 3.6%
Information 40 2.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 39 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 1.9%
Wholesale trade 27 1.4%
Educational services 22 1.2%
Manufacturing 16 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.4%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 75206 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 75206 ranks #2 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 75206 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 75206 ranks #7 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
75214 Dallas, TX 32,950 1.5 mi
75205 Dallas, TX 23,061 1.5 mi
75246 Dallas, TX 2,770 2.7 mi
75204 Dallas, TX 26,279 2.3 mi
75225 Dallas, TX 20,892 2.6 mi
75226 Dallas, TX 3,506 3.4 mi
75219 Dallas, TX 22,124 2.8 mi
75223 Dallas, TX 13,947 3.1 mi
75231 Dallas, TX 37,052 3.4 mi
75209 Dallas, TX 13,653 3.4 mi

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Pop: 88,996
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Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
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Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
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Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
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Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75206 in? ▼
ZIP code 75206 (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 75206? ▼
ZIP code 75206 in Dallas, TX has a population of 36,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75206 is $91,023, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75206 is $615,400, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75206 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75206? ▼
ZIP code 75206 has 1,886 business establishments employing approximately 24,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75206 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (450), Health care and social assistance (238), Accommodation and food services (229). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75206 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 75206? ▼
In ZIP code 75206, 84.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.7% 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 75206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75206 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75206? ▼
In ZIP code 75206, approximately 27.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75206 is 11.7% 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.