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ZIP Code 75211

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

73,146
1,601/sq mi
$56,807
Median income
$219,300
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,601
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 73,146 residents across 45.7 square miles, a density of 1,601 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75211 reports a modest median household income of $56,807 (25% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,294. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 8.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $219,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 52.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75211 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 75211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75211.

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 75211, 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

73,146

Population

45.7

Area (sq mi)

1,601

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75211?

31.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

31.7%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%

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?

$56,807

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$23,294

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75211 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,807 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 42.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

24,188

Total Housing Units

22,613

Occupied Units

1,575

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.6%
Renter 47.4%

$219,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,292

Median Rent

1963

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

383

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+283%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75211 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +283% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 262
2021 +13.7% 298
2022 +15.3% 344
2023 +6.4% 366
2024 +4.7% 383

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 700 business establishments in ZIP 75211, employing approximately 21,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $915,356,000.

700

Businesses

21,026

Employees

$915.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 155 22.1%
Accommodation and food services 106 15.1%
Construction 67 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 55 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 53 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 50 7.1%
Finance and insurance 49 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 4.1%
Wholesale trade 25 3.6%
Manufacturing 22 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 2.7%
Information 17 2.4%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%
Utilities 4 0.6%

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 75211 vs 75233 →

ZIP 75211 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 75211 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75211 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 75211 ranks #6 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
75233 Dallas, TX 14,043 2.7 mi
75212 Dallas, TX 24,884 3.5 mi
75208 Dallas, TX 30,171 3.9 mi
75236 Dallas, TX 15,949 3.9 mi
75116 Duncanville, TX 19,669 5.2 mi
75224 Dallas, TX 34,034 4.0 mi
75051 Grand Prairie, TX 39,285 5.3 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 5.1 mi
75247 Dallas, TX 468 5.6 mi
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

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Pop: 88,996
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Pop: 80,324
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730
75043 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 58,094

Related Areas

Dallas County Dallas, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75211 in? ▼
ZIP code 75211 (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 75211? ▼
ZIP code 75211 in Dallas, TX has a population of 73,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75211 is $56,807, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75211 is $219,300, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75211 is Two or More Ethnicities at 30.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75211? ▼
ZIP code 75211 has 700 business establishments employing approximately 21,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75211 are: Retail trade (155), Accommodation and food services (106), Construction (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75211 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 283%. 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 75211? ▼
In ZIP code 75211, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 75211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75211 is 27.1 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 75211? ▼
In ZIP code 75211, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75211 is 18.0% 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.