| City: | Garland, Texas |
| County: | Dallas County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:59:11 PM |
| Population: | 39,148 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 945 / 972 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 32.9129, -96.6771 |
| Land Area: | 7.632 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 75042 has 39,148 residents and 11,880 households (average 3.28 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.5%) and White (26.8%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 39,148Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 38,040Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 41,370Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,129.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,531Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11,880Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $221,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.39Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 38,626 | 39,193 | 40,185 | 39,230 | 40,264 | 39,362 | 39,559 | 39,178 | 39,183 | 37,458 | 38,184 | 37,925 | 38,040 |
| Decennial Census | 37,881 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39,148 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.3
Male Median Age: 31.8
Female Median Age: 34.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,351 | 1,490 | 1,723 | 1,777 | 1,552 | 1,417 | 1,408 | 1,373 | 1,323 | 1,280 | 1,167 | 1,156 | 957 | 663 | 497 | 321 | 170 | 160 |
| Female | 1,205 | 1,380 | 1,580 | 1,599 | 1,399 | 1,271 | 1,331 | 1,306 | 1,322 | 1,331 | 1,228 | 1,099 | 919 | 768 | 608 | 493 | 272 | 252 |
| Total | 2,556 | 2,870 | 3,303 | 3,376 | 2,951 | 2,688 | 2,739 | 2,679 | 2,645 | 2,611 | 2,395 | 2,255 | 1,876 | 1,431 | 1,105 | 814 | 442 | 412 |
| White: | 10,498 | 19.80% |
| Black: | 4,162 | 7.85% |
| Hispanic:* | 21,739 | 40.99% |
| Asian: | 5,549 | 10.46% |
| American Indian: | 662 | 1.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 32 | 0.06% |
| Other: | 10,388 | 19.59% |
| Total: | 53,030 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 19,785 | 50.54% | 31.8 years |
| Females: | 19,363 | 49.46% | 34.7 years |
| Total: | 39,148 | 100% | 33.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 21,490 | 56.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 593 | 1.56% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5,487 | 14.42% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10,470 | 41.95% |
| Total Population: | 38,040 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 22,083 | 58.05% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15,957 | 41.95% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $63,531, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,303 (50.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,982. Family households earn a median of $69,183 versus $49,479 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,704). By gender, male median income is $41,896 and female is $34,020, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,876 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.6%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is edges higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Production (22.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,228 | $42,586 | $39,811 | $36,726 | $38,658 | $41,918 | $42,153 | $46,704 | $50,549 | $53,251 | $53,919 | $60,118 | $63,531 |
| Median Family Income | $42,636 | $44,429 | $41,594 | $38,661 | $38,591 | $42,205 | $43,389 | $48,433 | $53,496 | $55,432 | $59,004 | $66,341 | $69,183 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,333 | $32,324 | $30,156 | $28,537 | $30,935 | $32,459 | $31,937 | $32,036 | $32,104 | $34,076 | $33,604 | $38,355 | $49,479 |
| Median Male Income | $26,532 | $27,500 | $27,054 | $26,988 | $27,528 | $30,836 | $31,297 | $33,311 | $36,212 | $38,323 | $38,025 | $42,778 | $41,896 |
| Median Female Income | $26,020 | $26,308 | $24,880 | $25,481 | $26,007 | $28,050 | $30,329 | $30,729 | $31,301 | $30,451 | $30,546 | $33,210 | $34,020 |
| Employed: | 18,179 | 63.75% |
| Unemployed: | 1,100 | 3.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9,235 | 32.39% |
| Total: | 28,514 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,102 | 22.56% |
| Service: | 3,896 | 21.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,238 | 17.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,825 | 15.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4,118 | 22.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18,179 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $221,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $116,100 (110.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,700. The median gross rent is $1,336, which is closely matches the national median ($1,348), is up $546 (69.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $367. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.62% (49.59% with a mortgage, 50.41% free-and-clear) and renters 41.38% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.66%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,200 | $102,900 | $99,200 | $99,900 | $102,200 | $110,400 | $116,300 | $125,600 | $144,600 | $152,000 | $166,300 | $200,600 | $221,300 |
| Less than $500: | 163 | 3.47% |
| $500 to $999: | 652 | 13.87% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,390 | 50.85% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 970 | 20.64% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 343 | 7.30% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 79 | 1.68% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 103 | 2.19% |
| Total: | 4,700 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $790 | $780 | $780 | $793 | $819 | $822 | $860 | $928 | $969 | $997 | $1,086 | $1,239 | $1,336 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,302 | 29.07% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,357 | 29.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4,700 | 41.38% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11,359 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11,359 | 96.34% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 432 | 3.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,791 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,410 | 71.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,297 | 27.96% |
| Other Units: | 84 | 0.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,791 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 68.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 34.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 41.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), down 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.28%). College enrollment is 19.48%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4,823 | 20.62% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,530 | 10.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,508 | 27.83% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,399 | 18.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,443 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,445 | 10.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,239 | 5.30% |
| Total: | 23,387 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16,034 | 68.56% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,684 | 15.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 15,659 | 39.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 11,337 | 28.33% |
| No Insurance: | 13,021 | 32.54% |
| Total: | 40,017 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 26,996 | 67.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.8% | 20.1% | 22.6% | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.4% | 22.8% | 19.4% | 17.0% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 238 | 2.21% |
| Kindergarten: | 714 | 6.63% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,309 | 49.28% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,413 | 22.40% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,099 | 19.48% |
| Total: | 10,773 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 952 | 8.84% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8,436 | 78.31% |
ZIP Code 75042 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 853 business establishments, employing about 15,899 people with an annual payroll of $830,789,000. USPS data shows 12,613 residential mailboxes and 1,324 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 12,613Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,324Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 14,158Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,295Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,526Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 853Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $194,606,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $830,789,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15,899Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 75042 is located in Dallas County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 5th and 32nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 75042, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 7.632 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX (CBSA Div 19124)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 7,807,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.632 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05,32Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5043.85, 185.66 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Dallas, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4829000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Garland city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 75042 is part of 2 school districts, including: Garland Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Richardson Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 12 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.