ZIP Code 75249
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Dallas · Dallas County · Texas
- Population
- 13,373
- Median income
- $85,500
- Median home value
- $286,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.9%
- Land area
- 11.9 sq mi
1,123/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Chicago
ZIP code 75249 in Dallas, Texas has a population of 13,373. The median household income is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $286,000, 3% above the US average. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75249 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.9 square miles in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The area is home to 13,373 residents, producing a population density of 1,123 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 75249 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75249 sits at $85,500 (13% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,837. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 75249 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 75249 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 75249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75249.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 75249, 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
13,373
Population
11.9
Area (sq mi)
1,123
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75249?
34.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
13.2%
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?
$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
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?
5,159
Total Housing Units
5,026
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
3.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75249 vs 75137 →
| 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 |
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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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