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ZIP Code 75229

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

31,571
973/sq mi
$121,469
Median income
$631,700
Median home value
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
973
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 31,571 residents across 32.5 square miles, a density of 973 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75229 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,469 (61% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $72,068. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $631,700 (155% above the state average), median rent at $1,609 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dallas County, letting you compare 75229 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 75229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75229.

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 75229, 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

31,571

Population

32.5

Area (sq mi)

973

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75229?

36.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

28.2%

Foreign-Born

White 48.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%

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?

$121,469

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$72,068

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75229 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,469 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,571

Total Housing Units

11,763

Occupied Units

808

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$631,700

Median Home Value

+155% vs state

$1,609

Median Rent

1967

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

360

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+260%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75229 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 238
2021 +10.0% 262
2022 +17.2% 307
2023 +8.3% 333
2024 +8.3% 360

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 1,741 business establishments in ZIP 75229, employing approximately 31,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,656,328,000.

1,741

Businesses

31,720

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 327 18.8%
Retail trade 220 12.6%
Construction 211 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 173 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 137 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 137 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 109 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 91 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 91 5.2%
Manufacturing 77 4.4%
Finance and insurance 64 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 38 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.3%
Information 18 1.0%
Educational services 16 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%

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 75229 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 75229 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 75229 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 75229 ranks #2 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
75220 Dallas, TX 41,891 2.0 mi
75234 Dallas, TX 28,794 2.6 mi
75244 Dallas, TX 13,266 2.7 mi
75235 Dallas, TX 17,177 4.3 mi
75230 Dallas, TX 26,934 4.2 mi
75209 Dallas, TX 13,653 3.8 mi
75039 Irving, TX 11,032 4.5 mi
75001 Addison, TX 12,414 4.8 mi
75247 Dallas, TX 468 5.6 mi
75006 Carrollton, TX 46,364 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

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Pop: 88,996
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Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
Garland, TX
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 75229 in? ▼
ZIP code 75229 (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 75229? ▼
ZIP code 75229 in Dallas, TX has a population of 31,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75229 is $121,469, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75229 is $631,700, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75229 is White at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75229? ▼
ZIP code 75229 has 1,741 business establishments employing approximately 31,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75229 are: Wholesale trade (327), Retail trade (220), Construction (211). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75229 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 75229? ▼
In ZIP code 75229, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.6% 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 75229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75229 is 20.3 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 75229? ▼
In ZIP code 75229, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75229 is 9.7% 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.