ZIP Code 75236 in Dallas, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dallas, Texas
County:Dallas County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:05:25 PM
Population:18,385 [See All]
Area Codes:214 / 469 / 945 / 972
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.6837, -96.9381
Land Area:13.347 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 75236 has 18,385 residents and 6,660 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 30.7 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.9%) and Black or African American (40.0%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9%, 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 the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,385Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:19,522Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:21,845Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,377.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$49,077Source: Census ACS
Households:6,660Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$237,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.76Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.39Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--15,07315,08115,26416,08716,40617,76218,54219,44718,13716,92017,54518,24919,522
Decennial Census15,949------------------18,385------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 30.7

Male Median Age: 28.6

Female Median Age: 32.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male733728802776740730595602607503479447331254146673836
Female6636878207437817897877357696885775544462852101037658
Total1,3961,4151,6221,5191,5211,5191,3821,3371,3761,1911,0561,00177753935617011494
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,39114.12%
Black:7,35530.62%
Hispanic:*8,26334.39%
Asian:5672.36%
American Indian:2751.14%
Hawaiian:210.09%
Other:4,15217.28%
Total:24,024100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8,61446.85%28.6 years
Females:9,77153.15%32.6 years
Total:18,385100%30.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:15,19277.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4902.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,0875.57%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,75319.67%
Total Population:19,522100%
Total Native Population:15,68280.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,84019.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $49,077, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,566 (55.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,798. Family households earn a median of $64,405 versus $30,897 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,508). By gender, male median income is $53,676 and female is $39,814, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,862 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.9%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Sales (27.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$31,511$34,018$37,645$38,408$39,155$40,354$40,685$40,672$43,279$45,625$44,462$45,739$49,077
Median Family Income$33,468$34,829$40,777$40,776$41,004$42,292$43,262$46,101$50,800$54,583$58,929$55,906$64,405
Median NonFamily Income$26,813$29,611$30,804$32,665$29,938$29,052$26,986$29,375$30,321$30,773$30,499$31,915$30,897
Median Male Income$31,099$33,667$33,926$36,345$36,338$36,862$37,778$39,128$39,250$42,914$44,885$49,063$53,676
Median Female Income$29,730$29,351$30,811$31,127$31,731$31,460$32,187$32,307$32,406$33,921$34,312$38,838$39,814
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,72464.07%
Unemployed:7755.69%
Not In Labor Force:4,11830.24%
Total:13,617100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,33726.79%
Service:1,17613.48%
Sales and Office:2,39627.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,19413.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,62118.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,724100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $237,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $138,300 (138.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $97,900. The median gross rent is $1,312, which is a bit under the national median ($1,348), is up $516 (64.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $353. Of occupied housing, owners make up 29.51% (56.23% with a mortgage, 43.77% free-and-clear) and renters 70.49% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$99,600$102,000$97,500$97,300$101,500$111,800$110,900$123,000$140,000$153,100$168,500$194,600$237,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3166.42%
$500 to $999:4869.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,46049.98%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,14823.32%
$2,000 to $2,499:4649.43%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:480.98%
Total:4,922100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$796$797$829$839$827$846$883$929$959$995$1,036$1,182$1,312
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,15916.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):90212.92%
Renter Occupied:4,92270.49%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,983100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,98393.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4566.13%
Total Housing Units:7,439100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,73736.79%
Multi-Family Units:4,55661.24%
Other Units:1461.96%
Total Housing Units:7,439100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.20% 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 75.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 49.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 18.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.90 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 (51.39%). College enrollment is 11.68%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,59714.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1009.91%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,63223.72%
Some college, no degree:2,76524.92%
Associate's degree:7576.82%
Bachelor's degree:1,46513.20%
Graduate or professional degree:7797.02%
Total:11,095100%
High school or higher:8,39875.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,24420.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9,60747.24%
Public Insurance:6,06829.84%
No Insurance:4,66122.92%
Total:20,336100%
Has Health Insurance:15,67577.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty23.7%19.6%20.2%23.2%18.8%17.7%20.6%16.1%12.6%11.5%14.3%15.2%18.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3686.43%
Kindergarten:4407.69%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,94051.39%
High school (grades 9-12):1,30522.81%
College or graduate school:66811.68%
Total:5,721100%
Early Childhood:80814.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,68581.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 75236 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 265 business establishments, employing about 15,492 people with an annual payroll of $894,029,000. USPS data shows 7,915 residential mailboxes and 293 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,915Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:293Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,575Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,776Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,890Source: USPS
# of Businesses:265Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$218,460,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$894,029,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15,492Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 75236 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 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 75236, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 13.347 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.434 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:13.347 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.434 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


75237 | | 75235

Schools in ZIP Code 75236


ZIP Code 75236 is in the Duncanville Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 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.

La Academia De Estrellas 4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
La Academia De Estrellas Middle 4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
James R Bilhartz Jr El 6700 Wandt
Dallas, TX 75236
District: Duncanville Independent School District
Ume Preparatory Academy 3838 Spur 408
Dallas, TX 75236
Clay Classical Academy 3303 Potters House Way
Dallas, TX 75236
First Methodist School 206 W Daniels St
Duncanville, TX 75116
District: Private SchoolNearby
Browns Early Discovery School 550 W Danieldale Rd
Duncanville, TX 75137
District: Private SchoolNearby
Merrywood School 807 S Cockrell Hill Rd
Duncanville, TX 75137
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 75236


Dallas Baptist University 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
Type: Post Secondary
Tint School Of Makeup And Cosmetology-Dallas 311 A E Pioneer Pkwy Hwy 303
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Type: Post Secondary
Mid Cities Barber College 2345 Southwest 3rd Street, Suite101
Grand Prairie, TX 75051-4892
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Cedar Hill 610 Uptown Blvd Suite 3500
Cedar Hill, TX 75104-5768
Type: Post Secondary
M T Training Center 1801 S. Great Southwest Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie 305 W. Interstate 20
Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3831
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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