ZIP Code 75243
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 55,406
- Median income
- $53,618
- Median home value
- $386,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 22.5 sq mi
2,459/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.7
Chicago
ZIP code 75243 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 55,406. The median household income is $53,618, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $386,100, 39% above the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.5 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 55,406 residents, producing a population density of 2,459 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 75243 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75243 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 75243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75243 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 75243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75243.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
306 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
267 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
130 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 114
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
114 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 75243, 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
55,406
Population
22.5
Area (sq mi)
2,459
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75243?
33.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
33.0%
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?
$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
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?
31,279
Total Housing Units
27,518
Occupied Units
3,761
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75243 vs 75251 →
| 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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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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