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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75228

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

66,551
2,253/sq mi
$62,667
Median income
$282,700
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
2,253
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 66,551 residents across 29.5 square miles, a density of 2,253 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75228 reports a modest median household income of $62,667 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,634. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $282,700 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,266 per month, and 49.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75228, plus 6 more within Dallas County, give a clearer read than the 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 75228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75228.

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 75228, 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

66,551

Population

29.5

Area (sq mi)

2,253

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75228?

32.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

25.8%

Foreign-Born

White 28.2%
African American 20.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%

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?

$62,667

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$30,634

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75228 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,667 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

27,351

Total Housing Units

24,420

Occupied Units

2,931

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.2%
Renter 50.8%

$282,700

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,266

Median Rent

1969

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75228 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 260
2021 +14.0% 296
2022 +18.1% 350
2023 +2.0% 356
2024 +5.1% 375

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 772 business establishments in ZIP 75228, employing approximately 10,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $449,442,000.

772

Businesses

10,331

Employees

$449.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 121 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 89 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 83 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 82 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 9.2%
Construction 68 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 7.8%
Finance and insurance 54 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.4%
Wholesale trade 32 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.9%
Manufacturing 15 1.9%
Information 15 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

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 75228 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 75228 ranks #2 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 75228 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 75228 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
75218 Dallas, TX 21,665 1.8 mi
75150 Mesquite, TX 58,730 2.9 mi
75227 Dallas, TX 55,029 3.8 mi
75214 Dallas, TX 32,950 3.8 mi
75238 Dallas, TX 30,483 4.1 mi
75041 Garland, TX 30,700 4.2 mi
75042 Garland, TX 37,881 6.2 mi
75223 Dallas, TX 13,947 4.3 mi
75206 Dallas, TX 36,248 5.3 mi
75217 Dallas, TX 80,324 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

75052 standard
Grand Prairie, TX
Pop: 88,996
75217 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 73,146
75040 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730
75043 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 58,094

Related Areas

Dallas County Dallas, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75228 in? ▼
ZIP code 75228 (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 75228? ▼
ZIP code 75228 in Dallas, TX has a population of 66,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75228 is $62,667, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75228 is $282,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75228 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75228? ▼
ZIP code 75228 has 772 business establishments employing approximately 10,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75228 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (89), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75228 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 75228? ▼
In ZIP code 75228, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 75228? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75228 is 29.8 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 75228? ▼
In ZIP code 75228, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75228 is 18.4% 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.