Dallas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75236
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,949
- 493/sq mi High-density area
- $49,715
- Median income Below-median income area
- $255,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75236 (Dallas, TX) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.6 in 2023 to 317.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,460. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $255,800 (3% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,379; 29.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75236 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
35 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 75236?
30.3
Median Age
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
15.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,460
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75236 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dallas, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,715 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,551housing units
7,551
Total Housing Units
7,110
Occupied Units
441
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,800
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 75052
Grand Prairie (75052)
88,996 residents
- 75211
Dallas (75211)
73,146 residents
- 75051
Grand Prairie (75051)
39,285 residents
- 75224 34,034
Dallas (75224)
34,034 residents
- 75232 28,682
Dallas (75232)
28,682 residents
- 75116 19,669
Duncanville (75116)
19,669 residents
- 75137 18,861
Duncanville (75137)
18,861 residents
- 75237 17,101
Dallas (75237)
17,101 residents
- 75236 15,949
Dallas (75236)
15,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75236 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75052
Grand Prairie (75052)
$89,301 median income
- 75249
Dallas (75249)
$85,500 median income
- 75137
Duncanville (75137)
$82,253 median income
- 75116
Duncanville (75116)
$67,390 median income
- 75232
Dallas (75232)
$61,847 median income
- 75051
Grand Prairie (75051)
$58,245 median income
- 75211
Dallas (75211)
$56,807 median income
- 75224
Dallas (75224)
$51,919 median income
- 75233
Dallas (75233)
$49,870 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75236, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,949 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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