ZIP Code 75217
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 80,324
- Median income
- $55,723
- Median home value
- $189,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 6.8%
- Land area
- 70.8 sq mi
1,135/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.5
Chicago
ZIP code 75217 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 80,324. The median household income is $55,723, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $189,200, 32% below the US average. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.8 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 80,324 residents, producing a population density of 1,135 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 75217 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75217 sits at $55,723 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,802. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $189,200 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,248 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75217 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 75217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75217.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
175 establishments
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 44
Health care and social assistance
44 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 75217, 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
80,324
Population
70.8
Area (sq mi)
1,135
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75217?
28.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
28.7%
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?
$55,723
Median Household Income
-26% vs state
$19,802
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 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?
25,845
Total Housing Units
23,954
Occupied Units
1,891
Vacant Units
3.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state
$1,248
Median Rent
1968
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
417
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+317%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75217 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +317% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 267 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 312 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 373 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 375 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 417 |
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 621 business establishments in ZIP 75217, employing approximately 6,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $295,702,000.
621
Businesses
6,139
Employees
$295.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 175 | 28.2% |
| Construction | 87 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
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 75217 vs 75227 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75227 | Dallas, TX | 55,029 | 4.0 mi |
| 75180 | Balch Springs, TX | 23,031 | 3.7 mi |
| 75141 | Hutchins, TX | 5,374 | 5.0 mi |
| 75216 | Dallas, TX | 49,416 | 6.0 mi |
| 75253 | Dallas, TX | 18,450 | 4.7 mi |
| 75172 | Wilmer, TX | 3,956 | 7.4 mi |
| 75228 | Dallas, TX | 66,551 | 7.8 mi |
| 75215 | Dallas, TX | 14,648 | 5.2 mi |
| 75210 | Dallas, TX | 7,482 | 5.6 mi |
| 75149 | Mesquite, TX | 56,065 | 5.6 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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