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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75209

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

13,653
1,491/sq mi
$134,707
Median income
$864,200
Median home value
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,491
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75209 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, home to 13,653 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 1,491 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75209 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,707 (78% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $119,585. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $864,200 (249% above the state average) with median rent at $1,836 per month, and 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75209, 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 75209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75209.

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 75209, 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

13,653

Population

9.2

Area (sq mi)

1,491

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75209?

38.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$134,707

Median Household Income

+78% vs state

$119,585

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75209 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,707 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,106

Total Housing Units

6,578

Occupied Units

528

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$864,200

Median Home Value

+249% vs state

$1,836

Median Rent

1977

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

443

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+343%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75209 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +343% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 283
2021 +12.5% 318
2022 +15.4% 367
2023 +11.0% 408
2024 +8.7% 443

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 668 business establishments in ZIP 75209, employing approximately 9,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $609,635,000.

668

Businesses

9,318

Employees

$609.6M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 81 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 78 11.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 71 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 65 9.7%
Finance and insurance 41 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 27 4.0%
Wholesale trade 26 3.9%
Construction 25 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.3%
Information 11 1.6%
Manufacturing 9 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Industries not classified 4 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 75209 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 75209 ranks #9 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 75209 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 75209 ranks #3 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
75235 Dallas, TX 17,177 1.7 mi
75205 Dallas, TX 23,061 1.9 mi
75390 Dallas, TX 0 2.5 mi
75219 Dallas, TX 22,124 2.7 mi
75225 Dallas, TX 20,892 2.3 mi
75207 Dallas, TX 9,648 4.3 mi
75220 Dallas, TX 41,891 3.2 mi
75206 Dallas, TX 36,248 3.4 mi
75229 Dallas, TX 31,571 3.8 mi
75204 Dallas, TX 26,279 3.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75209 in? ▼
ZIP code 75209 (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 75209? ▼
ZIP code 75209 in Dallas, TX has a population of 13,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75209 is $134,707, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75209 is $864,200, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75209 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75209? ▼
ZIP code 75209 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 9,318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75209 are: Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88), Health care and social assistance (81). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75209 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 343%. 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 75209? ▼
In ZIP code 75209, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.1% 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 75209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75209 is 20.5 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 75209? ▼
In ZIP code 75209, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75209 is 5.0% 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.