ZIP Code 75238
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 30,483
- Median income
- $82,019
- Median home value
- $568,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.4%
- Land area
- 17.0 sq mi
1,790/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▲ 104% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 75238 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 30,483. The median household income is $82,019, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $568,700, 104% above the US average. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75238 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 30,483 residents, producing a population density of 1,790 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 75238 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75238 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 75238 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75238 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 75238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75238.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
130 establishments
- Construction
Construction
106 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 75238?
35.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
18.3%
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?
$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
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?
14,433
Total Housing Units
13,171
Occupied Units
1,262
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75238 vs 75218 →
| 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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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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