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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75241

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

27,066
389/sq mi
$53,998
Median income
$192,000
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
389
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75241 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 27,066 residents across 69.6 square miles, a density of 389 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75241 reports a modest median household income of $53,998 (29% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,120. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $192,000 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,378 monthly, and 67.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75241, plus 6 more within Dallas County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 75241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75241.

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 75241, 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

27,066

Population

69.6

Area (sq mi)

389

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75241?

35.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 10.2%
African American 62.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%

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?

$53,998

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$20,120

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75241 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,998 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,269

Total Housing Units

10,415

Occupied Units

854

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$192,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,378

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

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

390

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+290%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75241 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +290% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 242
2021 +19.6% 290
2022 +22.2% 354
2023 +11.6% 395
2024 -1.4% 390

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 213 business establishments in ZIP 75241, employing approximately 6,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,819,000.

213

Businesses

6,668

Employees

$364.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 43 20.2%
Other services (except public administration) 36 16.9%
Retail trade 28 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.4%
Wholesale trade 16 7.5%
Construction 9 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.2%
Manufacturing 8 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.8%
Finance and insurance 6 2.8%
Educational services 6 2.8%

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 75241 vs 75134 →

ZIP 75241 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 75241 ranks #4 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 75241 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 75241 ranks #5 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
75134 Lancaster, TX 20,276 3.4 mi
75216 Dallas, TX 49,416 3.5 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 4.7 mi
75215 Dallas, TX 14,648 5.9 mi
75141 Hutchins, TX 5,374 4.1 mi
75146 Lancaster, TX 17,993 6.3 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 6.6 mi
75210 Dallas, TX 7,482 7.3 mi
75217 Dallas, TX 80,324 5.6 mi
75203 Dallas, TX 15,721 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

75052 standard
Grand Prairie, TX
Pop: 88,996
75217 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 80,324
75211 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 73,146
75228 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
Garland, TX
Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
Mesquite, TX
Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

Dallas County Dallas, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75241 in? ▼
ZIP code 75241 (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 75241? ▼
ZIP code 75241 in Dallas, TX has a population of 27,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75241 is $53,998, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75241 is $192,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75241 is African American at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75241? ▼
ZIP code 75241 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 6,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75241 are: Transportation and warehousing (43), Other services (except public administration) (36), Retail trade (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75241 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 290%. 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 75241? ▼
In ZIP code 75241, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 75241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75241 is 31.2 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 75241? ▼
In ZIP code 75241, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75241 is 22.1% 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.