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ZIP Code 75243

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

55,406
2,459/sq mi
$53,618
Median income
$386,100
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
2,459
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75243 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75243 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 55,406 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 2,459 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75243 reports a modest median household income of $53,618 (29% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,624. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $386,100 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,285 per month, and 26.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 75243 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 75243

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75243.

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 75243, 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

55,406

Population

22.5

Area (sq mi)

2,459

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75243?

33.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

33.0%

Foreign-Born

White 25.9%
African American 44.3%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%

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?

$53,618

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$33,624

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75243 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,618 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

31,279

Total Housing Units

27,518

Occupied Units

3,761

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.6%
Renter 73.4%

$386,100

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,285

Median Rent

1982

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75243 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 202
2021 +11.4% 225
2022 +19.5% 269
2023 +7.7% 290
2024 +5.6% 306

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 1,619 business establishments in ZIP 75243, employing approximately 41,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,917,083,000.

1,619

Businesses

41,969

Employees

$3.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 306 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 267 16.5%
Retail trade 142 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 130 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 114 7.0%
Wholesale trade 104 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 101 6.2%
Construction 91 5.6%
Finance and insurance 81 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 80 4.9%
Manufacturing 57 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 38 2.4%
Information 37 2.3%
Educational services 27 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 75243 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 75243 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75243 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 75243 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
75251 Dallas, TX 2,331 2.2 mi
75231 Dallas, TX 37,052 2.5 mi
75238 Dallas, TX 30,483 2.8 mi
75081 Richardson, TX 34,156 2.9 mi
75042 Garland, TX 37,881 3.5 mi
75230 Dallas, TX 26,934 3.3 mi
75080 Richardson, TX 44,009 4.3 mi
75240 Dallas, TX 24,296 3.4 mi
75214 Dallas, TX 32,950 5.8 mi
75254 Dallas, TX 23,253 4.5 mi

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75228 standard
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Pop: 66,551
75040 standard
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Pop: 59,406
75150 standard
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Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75243 in? ▼
ZIP code 75243 (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 75243? ▼
ZIP code 75243 in Dallas, TX has a population of 55,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75243? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75243 is $53,618, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75243? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75243 is $386,100, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75243? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75243 is African American at 44.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75243? ▼
ZIP code 75243 has 1,619 business establishments employing approximately 41,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75243? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75243 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (306), Health care and social assistance (267), Retail trade (142). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75243? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75243 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 75243? ▼
In ZIP code 75243, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 75243? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75243 is 26.9 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 75243? ▼
In ZIP code 75243, approximately 26.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75243? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75243 is 20.4% 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.