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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75224

Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,034
2,249/sq mi
$51,919
Median income
$239,600
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
2,249
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 34,034 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 2,249 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75224 reports a modest median household income of $51,919 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,085. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $239,600 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,199 a month; 57.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 75224 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dallas County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 75224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75224.

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 75224, 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

34,034

Population

15.1

Area (sq mi)

2,249

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75224?

34.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

25.5%

Foreign-Born

White 20.5%
African American 28.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%

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?

$51,919

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$24,085

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75224 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,919 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,597

Total Housing Units

11,737

Occupied Units

860

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$239,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,199

Median Rent

1958

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

388

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+288%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75224 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +288% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 269
2021 +14.5% 308
2022 +16.0% 357
2023 +5.2% 376
2024 +3.4% 388

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 385 business establishments in ZIP 75224, employing approximately 3,931 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,829,000.

385

Businesses

3,931

Employees

$136.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 94 24.4%
Health care and social assistance 56 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 45 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 44 11.4%
Finance and insurance 30 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.3%
Construction 23 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.3%
Manufacturing 8 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.1%
Wholesale trade 6 1.6%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 75224 vs 75233 →

ZIP 75224 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 75224 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75224 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 75224 ranks #6 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
75233 Dallas, TX 14,043 2.0 mi
75208 Dallas, TX 30,171 2.9 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 3.5 mi
75216 Dallas, TX 49,416 3.3 mi
75203 Dallas, TX 15,721 3.2 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 3.7 mi
75211 Dallas, TX 73,146 4.0 mi
75207 Dallas, TX 9,648 5.3 mi
75202 Dallas, TX 1,666 5.1 mi
75390 Dallas, TX 0 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

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Pop: 88,996
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Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
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Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
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Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
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Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75224 in? ▼
ZIP code 75224 (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 75224? ▼
ZIP code 75224 in Dallas, TX has a population of 34,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75224 is $51,919, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75224 is $239,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75224 is African American at 28.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75224? ▼
ZIP code 75224 has 385 business establishments employing approximately 3,931 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75224 are: Retail trade (94), Health care and social assistance (56), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75224 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 288%. 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 75224? ▼
In ZIP code 75224, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 75224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75224 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 75224? ▼
In ZIP code 75224, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75224 is 19.6% 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.