| City: | Dallas, Texas |
| County: | Dallas County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:04:25 PM |
| Population: | 27,329 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 214 / 469 / 972 / 817 / 682 / 945 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 32.7758, -96.8818 |
| Land Area: | 9.971 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 75212 has 27,329 residents and 8,695 households (average 3.11 persons per household). The median age is 31.0 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.5%) and Other / Two or More Races (34.5%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%) 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: | 27,329Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 28,010Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 33,202Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,740.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,279Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8,695Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $204,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 24,693 | 24,997 | 25,756 | 26,059 | 26,043 | 26,245 | 26,120 | 26,320 | 26,720 | 28,017 | 26,673 | 27,045 | 28,010 |
| Decennial Census | 24,884 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 27,329 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31
Male Median Age: 30
Female Median Age: 32.1
| 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 | 906 | 1,083 | 1,312 | 1,274 | 985 | 1,154 | 964 | 920 | 844 | 725 | 714 | 721 | 599 | 452 | 334 | 191 | 145 | 88 |
| Female | 874 | 1,052 | 1,180 | 1,029 | 1,015 | 1,304 | 1,103 | 987 | 834 | 800 | 779 | 716 | 695 | 536 | 398 | 266 | 189 | 161 |
| Total | 1,780 | 2,135 | 2,492 | 2,303 | 2,000 | 2,458 | 2,067 | 1,907 | 1,678 | 1,525 | 1,493 | 1,437 | 1,294 | 988 | 732 | 457 | 334 | 249 |
| White: | 5,042 | 12.52% |
| Black: | 7,008 | 17.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 17,897 | 44.43% |
| Asian: | 517 | 1.28% |
| American Indian: | 394 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 9,416 | 23.38% |
| Total: | 40,280 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13,411 | 49.07% | 30.0 years |
| Females: | 13,918 | 50.93% | 32.1 years |
| Total: | 27,329 | 100% | 31.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 20,352 | 72.66% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 210 | 0.75% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,632 | 9.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4,816 | 26.59% |
| Total Population: | 28,010 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 20,562 | 73.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7,448 | 26.59% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,279, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $30,034 (114.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,067. Family households earn a median of $65,262 versus $26,659 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,603). By gender, male median income is $46,914 and female is $38,422, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,492 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.7%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,245 | $27,460 | $28,802 | $28,577 | $29,860 | $30,587 | $30,673 | $32,696 | $36,212 | $40,024 | $42,115 | $47,089 | $56,279 |
| Median Family Income | $30,727 | $31,426 | $32,594 | $33,475 | $33,143 | $34,810 | $35,489 | $36,801 | $40,670 | $47,771 | $51,006 | $55,611 | $65,262 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,049 | $13,540 | $14,177 | $13,548 | $14,254 | $14,806 | $14,648 | $16,807 | $21,177 | $19,035 | $20,821 | $25,270 | $26,659 |
| Median Male Income | $25,536 | $27,478 | $28,544 | $28,324 | $28,603 | $30,407 | $31,324 | $32,321 | $35,647 | $38,253 | $40,304 | $43,373 | $46,914 |
| Median Female Income | $24,240 | $24,803 | $22,790 | $23,993 | $25,048 | $25,101 | $25,824 | $26,990 | $30,830 | $30,940 | $31,219 | $31,782 | $38,422 |
| Employed: | 11,924 | 57.55% |
| Unemployed: | 867 | 4.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7,928 | 38.26% |
| Total: | 20,719 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2,860 | 23.99% |
| Service: | 2,295 | 19.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,317 | 19.43% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,847 | 15.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,605 | 21.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11,924 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $204,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $135,200 (195.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $101,200. The median gross rent is $1,085, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $405 (59.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $341. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.67% (40.97% with a mortgage, 59.03% free-and-clear) and renters 41.33% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.69%, which is much lower than 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 | $69,000 | $74,600 | $73,700 | $74,800 | $80,400 | $78,500 | $83,600 | $90,700 | $103,000 | $112,500 | $124,300 | $163,300 | $204,200 |
| Less than $500: | 588 | 16.31% |
| $500 to $999: | 882 | 24.46% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 727 | 20.16% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 845 | 23.43% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 136 | 3.77% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 75 | 2.08% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 353 | 9.79% |
| Total: | 3,606 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $680 | $683 | $683 | $663 | $630 | $638 | $621 | $649 | $744 | $770 | $822 | $1,022 | $1,085 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,097 | 24.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,021 | 34.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,606 | 41.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8,724 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8,724 | 94.31% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 526 | 5.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,250 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 6,358 | 68.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2,703 | 29.22% |
| Other Units: | 189 | 2.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,250 | 100% |
In 2023, 16.40% 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 61.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 28.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 38.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 16.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.50 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 (37.10%). College enrollment is 14.40%, 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: | 4,100 | 24.30% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,346 | 13.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,838 | 28.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,180 | 12.92% |
| Associate's degree: | 638 | 3.78% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,040 | 12.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 730 | 4.33% |
| Total: | 16,872 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 10,426 | 61.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2,770 | 16.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 10,782 | 37.60% |
| Public Insurance: | 10,002 | 34.88% |
| No Insurance: | 7,888 | 27.51% |
| Total: | 28,672 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 20,784 | 72.49% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 32.4% | 32.5% | 30.7% | 30.8% | 30.2% | 30.1% | 31.0% | 29.8% | 26.1% | 22.4% | 22.8% | 21.7% | 15.6% |
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: | 835 | 10.91% |
| Kindergarten: | 729 | 9.52% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,840 | 37.10% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,148 | 28.06% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,102 | 14.40% |
| Total: | 7,654 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,564 | 20.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5,717 | 74.69% |
ZIP Code 75212 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 440 business establishments, employing about 11,763 people with an annual payroll of $647,926,000. USPS data shows 10,676 residential mailboxes and 893 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 10,676Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 893Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 15,491Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 5,928Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,910Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 440Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $164,255,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $647,926,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11,763Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 75212 is located in Dallas County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 30th and 33rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 75212, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 9.971 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.098 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: | 9.971 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.098 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 30,33Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 356.27, 211.94 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Dallas, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4819000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dallas city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 75212 is part of 11 school districts, including: Irving Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Dallas Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Coppell Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Grand Prairie Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), DeSoto Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Highland Park Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Mesquite Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Duncanville Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Garland Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Sunnyvale Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 22 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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.