ZIP Code 75237

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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas

Population
17,101

993/sq mi

Median income
$44,318

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$247,500

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.4%

Median age 32.1

Land area
17.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 75237 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 17,101. The median household income is $44,318, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $247,500, 11% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 17,101 residents, producing a population density of 993 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75237 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75237 sits at $44,318 (41% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,486. The poverty rate stands at 26.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $247,500 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,289 per month, and 11.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75237 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 75237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75237.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75237, Dallas, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,101

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

993

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75237?

32.1

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 5.3%
African American 72.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%

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?

$44,318

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$24,486

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,899

Total Housing Units

7,892

Occupied Units

1,007

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 11.3%
Renter 88.7%

$247,500

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,289

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 490 business establishments in ZIP 75237, employing approximately 11,684 people with a combined annual payroll of $619,315,000.

490

Businesses

11,684

Employees

$619.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 113 23.1%
Retail trade 108 22.0%
Accommodation and food services 49 10.0%
Wholesale trade 35 7.1%
Manufacturing 30 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 28 5.7%
Finance and insurance 27 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.1%
Information 11 2.2%
Educational services 11 2.2%
Construction 8 1.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 1.9 mi
75233 Dallas, TX 14,043 2.7 mi
75116 Duncanville, TX 19,669 2.4 mi
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 3.1 mi
75115 Desoto, TX 48,877 4.6 mi
75224 Dallas, TX 34,034 3.7 mi
75236 Dallas, TX 15,949 3.9 mi
75211 Dallas, TX 73,146 5.1 mi
75249 Dallas, TX 13,373 5.2 mi
75241 Dallas, TX 27,066 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75237 in?
ZIP code 75237 (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 75237?
ZIP code 75237 in Dallas, TX has a population of 17,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75237?
The median household income in ZIP 75237 is $44,318, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75237?
The median home value in ZIP 75237 is $247,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75237 is African American at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75237?
ZIP code 75237 has 490 business establishments employing approximately 11,684 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75237 are: Health care and social assistance (113), Retail trade (108), Accommodation and food services (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75237?
In ZIP code 75237, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 75237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75237 is 23.6 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 75237?
In ZIP code 75237, approximately 11.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75237 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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