ZIP Code 75216
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 49,416
- Median income
- $41,386
- Median home value
- $159,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.4%
- Land area
- 37.9 sq mi
1,306/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 75216 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 49,416. The median household income is $41,386, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $159,800, 43% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.9 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 49,416 residents, producing a population density of 1,306 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75216 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75216 sits at $41,386 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $18,860. The poverty rate stands at 29.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $159,800 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,221 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75216 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 75216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$18,860
Per Capita Income
29.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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