ZIP Code 75226

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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas

Population
3,506

1,209/sq mi

Median income
$70,546

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
47.0%

Median age 32.3

Land area
2.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 75226 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 3,506. The median household income is $70,546, which is 8% below the national average. 47.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 3,506 residents, producing a population density of 1,209 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 75226 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75226 sits at $70,546 (7% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,489. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,768 per month, and 3.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75226 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 75226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75226.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75226, 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

3,506

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

1,209

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75226?

32.3

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 38.5%
African American 30.1%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%

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?

$70,546

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$48,489

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,567

Total Housing Units

3,240

Occupied Units

327

Vacant Units

1.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 3.5%
Renter 96.5%

$1,768

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 502 business establishments in ZIP 75226, employing approximately 7,934 people with a combined annual payroll of $500,808,000.

502

Businesses

7,934

Employees

$500.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 116 23.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 17.3%
Retail trade 48 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.4%
Wholesale trade 26 5.2%
Construction 22 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.0%
Finance and insurance 19 3.8%
Manufacturing 18 3.6%
Information 16 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
75246 Dallas, TX 2,770 0.7 mi
75270 Dallas, TX 0 1.5 mi
75201 Dallas, TX 9,409 1.4 mi
75204 Dallas, TX 26,279 1.5 mi
75202 Dallas, TX 1,666 1.7 mi
75223 Dallas, TX 13,947 2.0 mi
75210 Dallas, TX 7,482 1.9 mi
75207 Dallas, TX 9,648 2.6 mi
75215 Dallas, TX 14,648 2.5 mi
75206 Dallas, TX 36,248 3.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75226 in?
ZIP code 75226 (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 75226?
ZIP code 75226 in Dallas, TX has a population of 3,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75226?
The median household income in ZIP 75226 is $70,546, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75226 is White at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75226?
ZIP code 75226 has 502 business establishments employing approximately 7,934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75226 are: Accommodation and food services (116), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Retail trade (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75226?
In ZIP code 75226, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75226?
In ZIP code 75226, approximately 3.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 96.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75226 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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