ZIP Code 75211: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 73,534 Household income: $56,807 Rent: $1,292

Overview

Total population
73,534
Rent
$1,292
Year built
1963
Household income
$56,807
Per capita income
$23,294
Poverty rate
18%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.2 persons
Rent over 30% of income
55.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Texas
County
Dallas County
City
Dallas
Total population
73,534
Adults over 25
43,627
Total households
22,613
Household size
3.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$56,807
Per capita income
$23,294
Poverty rate
18%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
55.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,292
Year built
1963
Households that rent
47.4%
Households that own
52.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
22.7%
Black
8.5%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
30.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
78.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
21.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
29,942 (91.8%)
Commute time to work
27 mins
Work from home
2,688 (8.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
47.1%
High school graduate or GED
27.7%
Some college or associate degree
10.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 75211 with: Dallas County, TX Dallas, TX Dallas metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 75211

Total population73,534
Rent$1,292
Year built1963
Household income$56,807
Per capita income$23,294
Poverty rate18%
Unemployment rateN/A

Dallas County, TX

Total population2,621,179
Rent$1,565
Year built1983
Household income$76,547
Per capita income$42,559
Poverty rate13.9%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Dallas, TX

Total population1,307,930
Rent$1,472
Year built1981
Household income$70,518
Per capita income$45,811
Poverty rate16.7%
Unemployment rate3.6%

Dallas Metro Area, TX

Total population7,985,590
Rent$1,614
Year built1993
Household income$90,275
Per capita income$45,949
Poverty rate10.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424
Rent$1,403
Year built1992
Household income$78,476
Per capita income$40,752
Poverty rate13.8%
Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP75211 CountyDallas, TXCityDallas, TXMetro AreaDallas metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population73,5342,621,1791,307,9307,985,59030,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,292$1,565$1,472$1,614$1,403$1,413
Year built196319831981199319921980
Household income$56,807$76,547$70,518$90,275$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$23,294$42,559$45,811$45,949$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate18%13.9%16.7%10.5%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%3.6%3.9%4.1%4%

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Summary for 75211

Rent & Income

In 75211, the typical monthly rent is $1,292 and the typical household income is $56,807. Rent here is lower than in both Dallas and Texas, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 18%, which is higher than in both Dallas and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.4% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 55.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 14.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 75211 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 75211 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 75211 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,292 130 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $56,807 314 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 18% 276 / 388 from lower poverty 1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 75211

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 130th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Across Texas, figures vary from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 75211 stands 314th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 276th out of 388 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 75211 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,292 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 75211

Annual Household Income: $56,807

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 75211

Estimated Rate: 18%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 75211

In ZIP Code 75211, households that rent: 10,724 (47.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 10,724 47.4%
Owner-Occupied 11,889 52.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 75211

In ZIP Code 75211, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,924 (55.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 5,924 55.2%
Other renter households 4,800 44.8%
Total renter households 10,724 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 75211

Less than High School: 20,545 people (47.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 12,078 people (27.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,751 people (10.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,253 people (14.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 43,627

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.