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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
$41,386
Median income
$159,800
Median home value
8.4%
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 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $18,860. Poverty here runs at 29.8%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75216?

33.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

17.1%

Foreign-Born

White 13.0%
African American 48.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%

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

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

$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 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$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 75216 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 75216 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 75216 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 75216 ranks #null 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.