Dallas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75216
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,416
- 1,306/sq mi High-density area
- $41,386
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,306
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75216 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 75216 (Dallas, TX) fell -5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 432.3 in 2023 to 407.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 49,416 residents across 37.9 square miles, a density of 1,306 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75216 reports a modest median household income of $41,386 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,860. The poverty rate is 29.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,800 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,221; owner occupancy is 55.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75216 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 75216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75216.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Construction 19
Construction
19 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 75216, 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
49,416
Population
37.9
Area (sq mi)
1,306
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75216?
33.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
17.1%
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?
$41,386
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$18,860
Per Capita Income
29.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75216 ranks nationally
Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$41,386 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
20,780housing units
20,780
Total Housing Units
18,957
Occupied Units
1,823
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,800
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,221
Median Rent
1961
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
-5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
408
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+308%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75216 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 288 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 316 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 371 |
| 2023 | +16.6% | 432 |
| 2024 | -5.7% | 408 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 75216, employing approximately 9,782 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,154,973,000.
319
Businesses
9,782
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 22.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 18.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
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 75216 vs 75203 →
ZIP 75216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75216
Dallas (75216)
49,416 residents
- 75224
Dallas (75224)
34,034 residents
- 75241
Dallas (75241)
27,066 residents
- 75134
Lancaster (75134)
20,276 residents
- 75203 15,721
Dallas (75203)
15,721 residents
- 75215 14,648
Dallas (75215)
14,648 residents
- 75201 9,409
Dallas (75201)
9,409 residents
- 75226 3,506
Dallas (75226)
3,506 residents
- 75246 2,770
Dallas (75246)
2,770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75216 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75216 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
- 75226
Dallas (75226)
$70,546 median income
- 75134
Lancaster (75134)
$69,778 median income
- 75241
Dallas (75241)
$53,998 median income
- 75246
Dallas (75246)
$53,555 median income
- 75224 $51,919
Dallas (75224)
$51,919 median income
- 75203 $46,989
Dallas (75203)
$46,989 median income
- 75215 $45,557
Dallas (75215)
$45,557 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75216 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75203 | Dallas, TX | 15,721 | 2.6 mi |
| 75224 | Dallas, TX | 34,034 | 3.3 mi |
| 75215 | Dallas, TX | 14,648 | 3.1 mi |
| 75241 | Dallas, TX | 27,066 | 3.5 mi |
| 75226 | Dallas, TX | 3,506 | 4.9 mi |
| 75270 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| 75202 | Dallas, TX | 1,666 | 4.8 mi |
| 75246 | Dallas, TX | 2,770 | 5.6 mi |
| 75201 | Dallas, TX | 9,409 | 5.3 mi |
| 75134 | Lancaster, TX | 20,276 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75216, 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 (49,416 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 75216 in?
ZIP code 75216 (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 75216?
ZIP code 75216 in Dallas, TX has a population of 49,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75216?
The median household income in ZIP 75216 is $41,386, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75216?
The median home value in ZIP 75216 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75216 is African American at 48.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75216?
ZIP code 75216 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 9,782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75216 are: Retail trade (71), Other services (except public administration) (59), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75216 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 75216?
In ZIP code 75216, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 75216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75216 is 29.3 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 75216?
In ZIP code 75216, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75216 is 29.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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