ZIP Code 75240
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 24,296
- Median income
- $58,320
- Median home value
- $395,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.6%
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi
2,487/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.2
Chicago
ZIP code 75240 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 24,296. The median household income is $58,320, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $395,100, 42% above the US average. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.8 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 24,296 residents, producing a population density of 2,487 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 75240 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75240 sits at $58,320 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,375. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $395,100 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,418 per month, and 21.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75240 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 75240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,375
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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