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 High-density area
- $134,707
- Median income Above-median income area
- $864,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75209 (Dallas, TX) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 407.9 in 2023 to 443.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $119,585. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $864,200 (249% above the average Texas ZIP), while 64.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,836.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75209 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 75209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75209.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
71 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 75209?
38.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
10.9%
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?
$134,707
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$119,585
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75209 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)
$134,707 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,106housing units
7,106
Total Housing Units
6,578
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$864,200
Median Home Value
+249% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75209 vs 75235 →
ZIP 75209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75220
Dallas (75220)
41,891 residents
- 75206
Dallas (75206)
36,248 residents
- 75229
Dallas (75229)
31,571 residents
- 75204
Dallas (75204)
26,279 residents
- 75205
Dallas (75205)
23,061 residents
- 75219
Dallas (75219)
22,124 residents
- 75225
Dallas (75225)
20,892 residents
- 75235
Dallas (75235)
17,177 residents
- 75209 13,653
Dallas (75209)
13,653 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75209 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75225
Dallas (75225)
$200,234 median income
- 75205
Dallas (75205)
$181,631 median income
- 75209
Dallas (75209)
$134,707 median income
- 75229
Dallas (75229)
$121,469 median income
- 75219
Dallas (75219)
$102,364 median income
- 75204
Dallas (75204)
$92,253 median income
- 75206
Dallas (75206)
$91,023 median income
- 75207
Dallas (75207)
$84,212 median income
- 75220 $69,843
Dallas (75220)
$69,843 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75209, 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 (13,653 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 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.
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