Dallas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75240
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,296
- 2,487/sq mi High-density area
- $58,320
- Median income Below-median income area
- $395,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dallas pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,487
- people per sq mi
- 21%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75240 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 75240 (Dallas, TX) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 343.6 in 2023 to 357.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75240 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 24,296 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 2,487 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75240 reports a modest median household income of $58,320 (23% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,375. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $395,100 (60% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 21.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,418.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75240 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 75240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75240.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
289 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
202 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
162 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
119 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 75240, 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
24,296
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
2,487
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75240?
31.2
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
36.5%
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?
$58,320
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$40,375
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75240 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)
$58,320 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
12,580housing units
12,580
Total Housing Units
11,316
Occupied Units
1,264
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,100
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$1,418
Median Rent
1987
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75240 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 225 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 247 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 299 |
| 2023 | +14.8% | 344 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 357 |
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 1,378 business establishments in ZIP 75240, employing approximately 30,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,009,569,000.
1,378
Businesses
30,748
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 289 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 202 | 14.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 162 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 11.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 119 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 38 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 32 | 2.3% |
| Information | 27 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 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 75240 vs 75254 →
ZIP 75240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75243
Dallas (75243)
55,406 residents
- 75080
Richardson (75080)
44,009 residents
- 75248
Dallas (75248)
33,395 residents
- 75230
Dallas (75230)
26,934 residents
- 75240
Dallas (75240)
24,296 residents
- 75252
Dallas (75252)
24,112 residents
- 75254
Dallas (75254)
23,253 residents
- 75225 20,892
Dallas (75225)
20,892 residents
- 75244 13,266
Dallas (75244)
13,266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75240 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75225
Dallas (75225)
$200,234 median income
- 75244
Dallas (75244)
$120,286 median income
- 75230
Dallas (75230)
$110,956 median income
- 75248
Dallas (75248)
$100,414 median income
- 75080
Richardson (75080)
$92,903 median income
- 75251
Dallas (75251)
$90,396 median income
- 75252
Dallas (75252)
$85,000 median income
- 75001 $73,514
Addison (75001)
$73,514 median income
- 75254 $67,216
Dallas (75254)
$67,216 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75240 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75254 | Dallas, TX | 23,253 | 1.2 mi |
| 75251 | Dallas, TX | 2,331 | 1.3 mi |
| 75230 | Dallas, TX | 26,934 | 2.0 mi |
| 75248 | Dallas, TX | 33,395 | 2.6 mi |
| 75244 | Dallas, TX | 13,266 | 2.8 mi |
| 75252 | Dallas, TX | 24,112 | 4.5 mi |
| 75225 | Dallas, TX | 20,892 | 4.6 mi |
| 75243 | Dallas, TX | 55,406 | 3.4 mi |
| 75001 | Addison, TX | 12,414 | 3.5 mi |
| 75080 | Richardson, TX | 44,009 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75240, 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 (24,296 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 75240 in?
ZIP code 75240 (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 75240?
ZIP code 75240 in Dallas, TX has a population of 24,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75240?
The median household income in ZIP 75240 is $58,320, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75240?
The median home value in ZIP 75240 is $395,100, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75240 is White at 30.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75240?
ZIP code 75240 has 1,378 business establishments employing approximately 30,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75240 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (289), Retail trade (202), Finance and insurance (162). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75240?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75240 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 75240?
In ZIP code 75240, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 75240?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75240 is 22.8 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 75240?
In ZIP code 75240, approximately 21.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75240?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75240 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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