ZIP Code 75220: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 40,239 Household income: $69,843 Rent: $1,256

Overview

Total population
40,239
Rent
$1,256
Year built
1978
Household income
$69,843
Per capita income
$41,875
Poverty rate
18.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.9 persons
Rent over 30% of income
47.5%

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
40,239
Adults over 25
24,710
Total households
13,661
Household size
2.9 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
$69,843
Per capita income
$41,875
Poverty rate
18.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
47.5%

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
$1,256
Year built
1978
Households that rent
68.1%
Households that own
31.9%
Rooms per home (all homes)
3.8

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
20.6%
Black
4.1%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
16.1%

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
77.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
22.3%

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
19,563 (92%)
Commute time to work
27 mins
Work from home
1,710 (8%)

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
40.7%
High school graduate or GED
26.1%
Some college or associate degree
8.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.4%

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 75220 with: Dallas County, TX Dallas, TX Dallas metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 75220

Total population40,239
Rent$1,256
Year built1978
Household income$69,843
Per capita income$41,875
Poverty rate18.7%
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 ZIP75220 CountyDallas, TXCityDallas, TXMetro AreaDallas metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population40,2392,621,1791,307,9307,985,59030,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,256$1,565$1,472$1,614$1,403$1,413
Year built197819831981199319921980
Household income$69,843$76,547$70,518$90,275$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$41,875$42,559$45,811$45,949$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate18.7%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 75220

Rent & Income

In 75220, the typical monthly rent is $1,256 and the typical household income is $69,843. Rent here is lower than both Dallas and Texas, and household income is similar to Dallas and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 18.7%, which is higher than in both Dallas and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 68.1% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 47.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 75220 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 75220 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 75220 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,256 108 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $69,843 247 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 18.7% 282 / 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 75220

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 75220 ranks 108th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Statewide, values range from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 247th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 75220 places 282nd out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 75220 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,256 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 75220

Annual Household Income: $69,843

💡 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 75220

Estimated Rate: 18.7%

💡 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 75220

In ZIP Code 75220, households that rent: 9,306 (68.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 9,306 68.1%
Owner-Occupied 4,355 31.9%

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 75220

In ZIP Code 75220, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,416 (47.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,416 47.5%
Other renter households 4,890 52.5%
Total renter households 9,306 100%

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 75220

Less than High School: 10,054 people (40.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,445 people (26.1%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,187 people (8.9%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,024 people (24.4%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,710

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.