75216 ZIP Code — Dallas, TX

Dallas County, Texas

ZIP code 75216 is located in Dallas, Texas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 14.84 square miles and serves a population of 55,085 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 214/972.

About ZIP code 75216

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $33,889. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (22%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 75216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

55,085

population

14.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dallas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75203 Dallas (2.6 mi) 75215 Dallas (2.9 mi) 75241 Dallas (3.4 mi) 75224 Dallas (3.6 mi) 75210 Dallas (4.4 mi) 75208 Dallas (4.5 mi) 75242 Dallas (4.7 mi) 75260 Dallas (4.9 mi) 75202 Dallas (5 mi) 75226 Dallas (5.1 mi) 75398 Dallas (5.1 mi) 75270 Dallas (5.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	55,085
Population density	3,712 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	14.84 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	32.7107
Longitude	-96.7778
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	214/972

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	39.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	20.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

55,085

Population

3,712

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$33,889

Median household income

$17,586

Per capita income

$106,800

Median home value

$1,079

Median monthly rent

54.7%

Home ownership

31.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

12,168

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,833

Under 5

1,950

2,245

5–9

2,388

2,337

10–14

2,486

2,225

15–19

2,367

1,945

20–24

2,069

3,350

25–34

3,563

3,012

35–44

3,204

2,979

45–54

3,169

1,522

55–59

1,620

1,626

60–64

1,730

1,772

65–74

1,886

1,350

75–84

1,436

495

85+

526

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16,558	30.1%
18 and over	38,527	69.9%
65 and over	7,465	13.6%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 40.5%

White 19.5%

Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

Other race 11%

Two or more races 9.1%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	27,699	40.5%
White	13,321	19.5%
Hispanic or Latino	13,251	19.4%
Other race	7,543	11%
Two or more races	6,242	9.1%
Asian	153	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	127	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	39.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	20.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$33,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,800
Median rent / month	$1,079
Owner occupied	54.7%
Renter occupied	45.3%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.5%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	30.0%
1940–1949	15.7%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.2%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,558	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	977	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	4,713	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	8,528	45.4%
Households with children under 18	6,719	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,213	33.1%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.1%	41.7%
Married	29.9%	26.2%
Separated	4.0%	5.2%
Widowed	3.3%	12.7%
Divorced	12.7%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	767	5.2%
Kindergarten	705	4.8%
Elementary school	7,422	50.2%
High school	4,000	27.0%
College / grad school	1,905	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Construction 17.4%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	17.7%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 31.7%

Under 18 years 43.4%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 40.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.6%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	22.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	43.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	34.9%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	42.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	35.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	34.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,084	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	55.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.0%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	27.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	51,302	93.1%
Spanish	12,571	24.5%
Other Indo-European	12,343	24.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	106	0.2%
Other languages	65	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	45,021	81.7%
Born in same state	43,965	79.8%
Born in different state	37,305	67.7%
Foreign born	1,056	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	10,064	18.3%
Not a US citizen	2,110	21.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	914	1.7%
French	634	1.2%
Italian	205	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	0.1%
Irish	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	76.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75216

What part of Dallas is ZIP code 75216?

ZIP code 75216 covers a portion of Dallas, Texas, within Dallas County.

What county is ZIP code 75216 in?

ZIP code 75216 falls within Dallas County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75216?

32% of residents in ZIP code 75216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 75216 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 75216 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75216?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 75216?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 75216 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 75216 in?

ZIP code 75216 observes the CST timezone.