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ZIP Code 75236

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

15,949
493/sq mi
$49,715
Median income
$255,800
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
493
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75236 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, home to 15,949 residents across 32.3 square miles, a density of 493 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75236 reports a modest median household income of $49,715 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,460. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. Housing costs here run $255,800 for a typical home value (3% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,379 a month; 29.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 75236 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 75236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75236.

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 75236, 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

15,949

Population

32.3

Area (sq mi)

493

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75236?

30.3

Median Age

40.9%

Male

59.1%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 22.0%
African American 38.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%

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?

$49,715

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$26,460

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75236 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,715 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,551

Total Housing Units

7,110

Occupied Units

441

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.3%
Renter 70.7%

$255,800

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,379

Median Rent

1996

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75236 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 214
2021 +12.0% 239
2022 +20.2% 288
2023 +7.6% 310
2024 +2.6% 318

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 265 business establishments in ZIP 75236, employing approximately 15,492 people with a combined annual payroll of $894,029,000.

265

Businesses

15,492

Employees

$894.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 13.6%
Manufacturing 35 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing 35 13.2%
Wholesale trade 32 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 19 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 6.8%
Retail trade 16 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.4%
Educational services 7 2.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 2.3%

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 75236 vs 75116 →

ZIP 75236 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 75236 ranks #9 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 75236 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 75236 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
75116 Duncanville, TX 19,669 2.2 mi
75249 Dallas, TX 13,373 3.1 mi
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 3.8 mi
75233 Dallas, TX 14,043 3.9 mi
75211 Dallas, TX 73,146 3.9 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 3.9 mi
75051 Grand Prairie, TX 39,285 4.5 mi
75052 Grand Prairie, TX 88,996 5.4 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 5.8 mi
75224 Dallas, TX 34,034 5.8 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
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

Dallas County Dallas, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75236 in? ▼
ZIP code 75236 (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 75236? ▼
ZIP code 75236 in Dallas, TX has a population of 15,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75236 is $49,715, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75236 is $255,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75236 is African American at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75236? ▼
ZIP code 75236 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 15,492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75236 are: Construction (36), Manufacturing (35), Transportation and warehousing (35). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75236 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 75236? ▼
In ZIP code 75236, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 75236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75236 is 29.6 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 75236? ▼
In ZIP code 75236, approximately 29.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75236 is 20.9% 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.