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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75244

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

13,266
1,111/sq mi
$120,286
Median income
$617,800
Median home value
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,111
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75244 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75244 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, home to 13,266 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 1,111 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75244 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,286 (59% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $79,126. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $617,800 for a typical home value (150% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,953 a month; 51.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75244, 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 75244

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75244.

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 75244, 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

13,266

Population

11.9

Area (sq mi)

1,111

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75244?

37.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 10.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

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?

$120,286

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$79,126

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75244 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,286 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,484

Total Housing Units

6,020

Occupied Units

464

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.3%
Renter 48.7%

$617,800

Median Home Value

+150% vs state

$1,953

Median Rent

1981

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75244 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 223
2021 +9.7% 244
2022 +15.8% 283
2023 +9.1% 309
2024 +7.7% 332

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 1,340 business establishments in ZIP 75244, employing approximately 34,088 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,674,123,000.

1,340

Businesses

34,088

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 258 19.3%
Health care and social assistance 125 9.3%
Finance and insurance 120 9.0%
Wholesale trade 119 8.9%
Retail trade 114 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 96 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 92 6.9%
Construction 78 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 74 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 4.8%
Manufacturing 47 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 45 3.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 29 2.2%
Information 25 1.9%
Educational services 23 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 0.5%
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

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ZIP 75244 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 75244 ranks #9 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 75244 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 75244 ranks #3 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
75001 Addison, TX 12,414 2.4 mi
75240 Dallas, TX 24,296 2.8 mi
75254 Dallas, TX 23,253 2.5 mi
75234 Dallas, TX 28,794 3.1 mi
75229 Dallas, TX 31,571 2.7 mi
75230 Dallas, TX 26,934 3.0 mi
75251 Dallas, TX 2,331 3.8 mi
75287 Dallas, TX 49,004 5.2 mi
75248 Dallas, TX 33,395 3.9 mi
75209 Dallas, TX 13,653 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75244 in? ▼
ZIP code 75244 (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 75244? ▼
ZIP code 75244 in Dallas, TX has a population of 13,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75244? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75244 is $120,286, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75244? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75244 is $617,800, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75244? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75244 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75244? ▼
ZIP code 75244 has 1,340 business establishments employing approximately 34,088 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75244? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75244 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (258), Health care and social assistance (125), Finance and insurance (120). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75244? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75244 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 75244? ▼
In ZIP code 75244, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.5% 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 75244? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75244 is 21.2 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 75244? ▼
In ZIP code 75244, approximately 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75244? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75244 is 7.6% 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.