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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
$58,320
Median income
$395,100
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,375. Poverty here runs at 20.8%, with unemployment measured at 7.3%. Housing costs here run $395,100 for a typical home value (60% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,418 a month; 21.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 75240 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 75240

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75240.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75240?

31.2

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

36.5%

Foreign-Born

White 30.0%
African American 21.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%

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

How ZIP 75240 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,320 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

Owner 21.1%
Renter 78.9%

$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 75240 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 75240 ranks #5 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 75240 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 75240 ranks #null 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
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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75040 standard
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Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.