Dallas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75253
Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,450
- 526/sq mi High-density area
- $60,874
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dallas pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 526
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75253 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75253 (Dallas, TX) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 75253 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, home to 18,450 residents across 35.1 square miles, a density of 526 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75253 reports a modest median household income of $60,874 (19% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,328. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,000 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,393; owner occupancy is 68.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 75253 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 75253
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75253.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 10
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75253, 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
18,450
Population
35.1
Area (sq mi)
526
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75253?
28.5
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
33.7%
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?
$60,874
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$21,328
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75253 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dallas, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,874 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,592housing units
7,592
Total Housing Units
7,189
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
3.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,393
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 75253, employing approximately 1,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,873,000.
135
Businesses
1,242
Employees
$52.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 23.0% |
| Construction | 30 | 22.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.7% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.2% |
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 75253 vs 75180 →
ZIP 75253 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75217
Dallas (75217)
80,324 residents
- 75150
Mesquite (75150)
58,730 residents
- 75149
Mesquite (75149)
56,065 residents
- 75241 27,066
Dallas (75241)
27,066 residents
- 75181 25,908
Mesquite (75181)
25,908 residents
- 75180 23,031
Balch Springs (75180)
23,031 residents
- 75253 18,450
Dallas (75253)
18,450 residents
- 75159 18,339
Seagoville (75159)
18,339 residents
- 75125 6,691
Ferris (75125)
6,691 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75253 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75253 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75181
Mesquite (75181)
$111,052 median income
- 75125
Ferris (75125)
$79,545 median income
- 75159
Seagoville (75159)
$72,897 median income
- 75149
Mesquite (75149)
$70,774 median income
- 75180
Balch Springs (75180)
$67,019 median income
- 75150
Mesquite (75150)
$65,440 median income
- 75253
Dallas (75253)
$60,874 median income
- 75172
Wilmer (75172)
$59,457 median income
- 75217
Dallas (75217)
$55,723 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75253 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75180 | Balch Springs, TX | 23,031 | 3.1 mi |
| 75149 | Mesquite, TX | 56,065 | 6.6 mi |
| 75217 | Dallas, TX | 80,324 | 4.7 mi |
| 75181 | Mesquite, TX | 25,908 | 4.9 mi |
| 75141 | Hutchins, TX | 5,374 | 5.3 mi |
| 75172 | Wilmer, TX | 3,956 | 6.1 mi |
| 75159 | Seagoville, TX | 18,339 | 6.3 mi |
| 75241 | Dallas, TX | 27,066 | 8.5 mi |
| 75125 | Ferris, TX | 6,691 | 9.9 mi |
| 75150 | Mesquite, TX | 58,730 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75253, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,450 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75253 in?
ZIP code 75253 (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 75253?
ZIP code 75253 in Dallas, TX has a population of 18,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75253?
The median household income in ZIP 75253 is $60,874, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75253?
The median home value in ZIP 75253 is $165,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75253?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75253 is Two or More Ethnicities at 39.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75253?
ZIP code 75253 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75253?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75253 are: Retail trade (31), Construction (30), Real estate and rental and leasing (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75253?
In ZIP code 75253, 42.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 75253?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75253 is 33.5 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 75253?
In ZIP code 75253, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75253?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75253 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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