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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75238

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

30,483
1,790/sq mi
$82,019
Median income
$568,700
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,790
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75238 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75238 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 30,483 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,790 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75238 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,019 (9% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,267. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $568,700 (130% above the state average) with median rent at $1,357 per month, and 50.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 75238 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 75238

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75238.

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 75238, 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

30,483

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

1,790

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75238?

35.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.9%
African American 16.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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?

$82,019

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$53,267

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75238 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,019 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,433

Total Housing Units

13,171

Occupied Units

1,262

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.4%
Renter 49.6%

$568,700

Median Home Value

+130% vs state

$1,357

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75238 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 248
2021 +9.0% 271
2022 +18.9% 322
2023 +6.4% 343
2024 +6.5% 365

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 919 business establishments in ZIP 75238, employing approximately 13,916 people with a combined annual payroll of $808,652,000.

919

Businesses

13,916

Employees

$808.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 130 14.2%
Construction 106 11.5%
Wholesale trade 95 10.3%
Retail trade 88 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 88 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 81 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 78 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 56 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.9%
Manufacturing 47 5.1%
Finance and insurance 35 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.9%
Information 14 1.5%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 75238 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 75238 ranks #8 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 75238 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 75238 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
75218 Dallas, TX 21,665 2.6 mi
75231 Dallas, TX 37,052 2.4 mi
75041 Garland, TX 30,700 3.3 mi
75243 Dallas, TX 55,406 2.8 mi
75042 Garland, TX 37,881 3.1 mi
75081 Richardson, TX 34,156 4.9 mi
75228 Dallas, TX 66,551 4.1 mi
75214 Dallas, TX 32,950 4.1 mi
75225 Dallas, TX 20,892 4.9 mi
75251 Dallas, TX 2,331 4.7 mi

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Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
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Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
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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 75238 in? ▼
ZIP code 75238 (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 75238? ▼
ZIP code 75238 in Dallas, TX has a population of 30,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75238? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75238 is $82,019, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75238? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75238 is $568,700, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75238? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75238 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75238? ▼
ZIP code 75238 has 919 business establishments employing approximately 13,916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75238? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75238 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (130), Construction (106), Wholesale trade (95). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75238? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75238 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 75238? ▼
In ZIP code 75238, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 75238? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75238 is 26.3 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 75238? ▼
In ZIP code 75238, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75238? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75238 is 10.0% 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.