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ZIP Code 75234

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

28,794
1,073/sq mi
$86,733
Median income
$351,600
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1,073
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 28,794 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 1,073 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,733 (15% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,847. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $351,600 (42% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,781 monthly, and 51.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 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 75234 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 75234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75234.

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 75234, 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

28,794

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

1,073

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75234?

33.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

30.6%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 10.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%

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?

$86,733

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$42,847

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75234 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,733 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,068

Total Housing Units

12,842

Occupied Units

1,226

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.4%
Renter 48.6%

$351,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,781

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

348

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+248%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75234 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 237
2021 +11.9% 265
2022 +17.4% 311
2023 +5.3% 328
2024 +6.1% 348

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 1,752 business establishments in ZIP 75234, employing approximately 45,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,455,228,000.

1,752

Businesses

45,370

Employees

$3.5B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 349 19.9%
Wholesale trade 186 10.6%
Retail trade 155 8.8%
Construction 141 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 141 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 138 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 132 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 111 6.3%
Finance and insurance 100 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 85 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 56 3.2%
Manufacturing 51 2.9%
Information 29 1.7%
Educational services 29 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 23 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.0%
Industries not classified 5 0.3%
Utilities 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 75234 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 75234 ranks #6 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 75234 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 75234 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
75006 Carrollton, TX 46,364 2.7 mi
75244 Dallas, TX 13,266 3.1 mi
75229 Dallas, TX 31,571 2.6 mi
75220 Dallas, TX 41,891 4.0 mi
75007 Carrollton, TX 51,624 5.6 mi
75039 Irving, TX 11,032 3.9 mi
75001 Addison, TX 12,414 3.9 mi
75063 Irving, TX 35,090 5.5 mi
75240 Dallas, TX 24,296 5.9 mi
75254 Dallas, TX 23,253 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

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Pop: 88,996
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Dallas, TX
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
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75234 in? ▼
ZIP code 75234 (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 75234? ▼
ZIP code 75234 in Dallas, TX has a population of 28,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75234 is $86,733, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75234 is $351,600, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75234 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75234? ▼
ZIP code 75234 has 1,752 business establishments employing approximately 45,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75234 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (349), Wholesale trade (186), Retail trade (155). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75234 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 75234? ▼
In ZIP code 75234, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% 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 75234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75234 is 22.6 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 75234? ▼
In ZIP code 75234, approximately 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75234 is 10.6% 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.