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ZIP Code 75249

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

13,373
1,123/sq mi
$85,500
Median income
$286,000
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,123
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75249 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, home to 13,373 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 1,123 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,500 (13% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,837. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $286,000 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,950 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dallas County, letting you compare 75249 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 75249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75249.

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 75249, 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

13,373

Population

11.9

Area (sq mi)

1,123

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75249?

34.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 12.6%
African American 44.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%

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?

$85,500

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$30,837

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75249 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,500 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,159

Total Housing Units

5,026

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

3.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$286,000

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,950

Median Rent

1988

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)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75249 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 221
2021 +16.4% 257
2022 +18.1% 303
2023 -1.6% 298
2024 +1.4% 302

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 75249, employing approximately 836 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,594,000.

67

Businesses

836

Employees

$25.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 12 17.9%
Retail trade 9 13.4%
Construction 8 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.5%

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 75249 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 75249 ranks #0 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 75249 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 75249 ranks #4 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
75137 Duncanville, TX 18,861 2.8 mi
75116 Duncanville, TX 19,669 2.8 mi
75236 Dallas, TX 15,949 3.1 mi
75104 Cedar Hill, TX 45,373 4.4 mi
75052 Grand Prairie, TX 88,996 4.2 mi
75237 Dallas, TX 17,101 5.2 mi
75051 Grand Prairie, TX 39,285 6.1 mi
75232 Dallas, TX 28,682 7.0 mi
75054 Grand Prairie, TX 5,053 6.0 mi
75115 Desoto, TX 48,877 6.4 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 75249 in? ▼
ZIP code 75249 (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 75249? ▼
ZIP code 75249 in Dallas, TX has a population of 13,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75249 is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75249 is $286,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75249 is African American at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75249? ▼
ZIP code 75249 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75249 are: Transportation and warehousing (12), Retail trade (9), Construction (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75249 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 75249? ▼
In ZIP code 75249, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 75249? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75249 is 29.5 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 75249? ▼
In ZIP code 75249, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75249 is 7.0% 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.