Dallas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75212
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,884
- 935/sq mi High-density area
- $59,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $241,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dallas pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 935
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75212 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 75212 (Dallas, TX) rose +18.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 75212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 24,884 residents across 26.6 square miles, a density of 935 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75212 reports a modest median household income of $59,750 (21% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,577. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,700 (2% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,303; 56.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75212 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 75212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75212.
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
53 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 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 75212, 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
24,884
Population
26.6
Area (sq mi)
935
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75212?
32.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
23.9%
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?
$59,750
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,577
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75212 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)
$59,750 31st percentile higher than 31% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
9,648housing units
9,648
Total Housing Units
9,034
Occupied Units
614
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,303
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 440 business establishments in ZIP 75212, employing approximately 11,763 people with a combined annual payroll of $647,926,000.
440
Businesses
11,763
Employees
$647.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 53 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 75212 vs 75247 →
ZIP 75212 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75211
Dallas (75211)
73,146 residents
- 75208
Dallas (75208)
30,171 residents
- 75212 24,884
Dallas (75212)
24,884 residents
- 75235 17,177
Dallas (75235)
17,177 residents
- 75233 14,043
Dallas (75233)
14,043 residents
- 75207 9,648
Dallas (75207)
9,648 residents
- 75201 9,409
Dallas (75201)
9,409 residents
- 75202 1,666
Dallas (75202)
1,666 residents
- 75247 468
Dallas (75247)
468 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75212 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75202
Dallas (75202)
$133,155 median income
- 75201
Dallas (75201)
$103,761 median income
- 75207
Dallas (75207)
$84,212 median income
- 75208
Dallas (75208)
$81,950 median income
- 75235
Dallas (75235)
$63,393 median income
- 75212
Dallas (75212)
$59,750 median income
- 75211
Dallas (75211)
$56,807 median income
- 75233 $49,870
Dallas (75233)
$49,870 median income
- 75247 $20,200
Dallas (75247)
$20,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75212 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75247 | Dallas, TX | 468 | 2.2 mi |
| 75207 | Dallas, TX | 9,648 | 3.4 mi |
| 75208 | Dallas, TX | 30,171 | 3.0 mi |
| 75211 | Dallas, TX | 73,146 | 3.5 mi |
| 75390 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| 75202 | Dallas, TX | 1,666 | 4.3 mi |
| 75270 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 75235 | Dallas, TX | 17,177 | 4.0 mi |
| 75233 | Dallas, TX | 14,043 | 5.3 mi |
| 75201 | Dallas, TX | 9,409 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75212, 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 (24,884 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 75212 in?
ZIP code 75212 (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 75212?
ZIP code 75212 in Dallas, TX has a population of 24,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75212?
The median household income in ZIP 75212 is $59,750, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75212?
The median home value in ZIP 75212 is $241,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75212 is Two or More Ethnicities at 30.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75212?
ZIP code 75212 has 440 business establishments employing approximately 11,763 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75212 are: Construction (53), Wholesale trade (53), Manufacturing (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75212?
In ZIP code 75212, 43.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 75212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75212 is 24.8 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 75212?
In ZIP code 75212, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75212 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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