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Dallas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75254

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

23,253
2,704/sq mi
$67,216
Median income
$287,300
Median home value
46.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
2,704
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75254 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 23,253 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 2,704 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75254 reports a modest median household income of $67,216 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,532. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $287,300 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,484 monthly, and 24.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 75254 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dallas County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 75254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75254.

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 75254, 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

23,253

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

2,704

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 75254?

33.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

26.9%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 23.3%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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?

$67,216

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$48,532

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75254 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,216 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

What does housing look like?

13,751

Total Housing Units

12,146

Occupied Units

1,605

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.9%
Renter 75.1%

$287,300

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,484

Median Rent

1984

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75254 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 196
2021 +5.7% 207
2022 +20.6% 250
2023 +1.0% 252
2024 +6.5% 269

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 1,202 business establishments in ZIP 75254, employing approximately 35,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,711,126,000.

1,202

Businesses

35,596

Employees

$3.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 288 24.0%
Finance and insurance 136 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 130 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 130 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 111 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 92 7.7%
Retail trade 71 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 65 5.4%
Wholesale trade 33 2.8%
Construction 32 2.7%
Information 32 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 25 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.1%
Manufacturing 10 0.8%
Educational services 10 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.4%

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 75254 vs 75240 →

ZIP 75254 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 75254 ranks #7 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 75254 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 75254 ranks #null 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
75240 Dallas, TX 24,296 1.2 mi
75248 Dallas, TX 33,395 1.7 mi
75001 Addison, TX 12,414 2.4 mi
75230 Dallas, TX 26,934 3.0 mi
75244 Dallas, TX 13,266 2.5 mi
75251 Dallas, TX 2,331 2.5 mi
75252 Dallas, TX 24,112 3.6 mi
75080 Richardson, TX 44,009 4.0 mi
75225 Dallas, TX 20,892 5.6 mi
75081 Richardson, TX 34,156 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75254 in? ▼
ZIP code 75254 (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 75254? ▼
ZIP code 75254 in Dallas, TX has a population of 23,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75254? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75254 is $67,216, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75254? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75254 is $287,300, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75254? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75254 is White at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75254? ▼
ZIP code 75254 has 1,202 business establishments employing approximately 35,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75254? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75254 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (288), Finance and insurance (136), Health care and social assistance (130). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75254? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75254 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 75254? ▼
In ZIP code 75254, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 75254? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75254 is 23.3 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 75254? ▼
In ZIP code 75254, approximately 24.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75254? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75254 is 16.0% 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.