75243 ZIP Code — Dallas, TX
Dallas County, Texas
ZIP code 75243 is located in Dallas, Texas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 9.21 square miles and serves a population of 63,047 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 972/214/469.
About ZIP code 75243
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,100. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $47,319. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
63,047
population
9.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75243
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dallas | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
75251 Dallas (2.4 mi)
75231 Dallas (2.4 mi)
75081 Richardson (2.7 mi)
75238 Dallas (2.9 mi)
75042 Garland (3.3 mi)
75240 Dallas (3.4 mi)
75230 Dallas (3.6 mi)
75080 Richardson (3.7 mi)
75254 Dallas (4.4 mi)
75225 Dallas (4.9 mi)
75248 Dallas (5.4 mi)
75041 Garland (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 63,047 |
| Population density | 6,845 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9138 |
| Longitude | -96.7335 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 972/214/469 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.7% | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 31.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
63,047
Population
6,845
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$47,319
Median household income
$31,779
Per capita income
$341,100
Median home value
$1,162
Median monthly rent
26.0%
Home ownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
10,896
Housing units
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,510
Under 5
2,615
2,110
5–9
2,197
1,822
10–14
1,898
1,373
15–19
1,430
2,508
20–24
2,612
5,478
25–34
5,706
5,086
35–44
5,297
4,040
45–54
4,208
1,526
55–59
1,589
1,290
60–64
1,344
1,965
65–74
2,047
809
75–84
842
365
85+
380
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,789 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 48,258 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,408 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
39.8%
White
26%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
7.7%
Other race
7.1%
Asian
6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 28,639 | 39.8% |
| White | 18,691 | 26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,839 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,521 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 5,106 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 4,901 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 157 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.7% | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 31.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $47,319 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$300k–$500k
33.1%
$500k–$1M
24.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,162 |
| Owner occupied | 26.0% |
| Renter occupied | 74.0% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
| Single-family detached | 20.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 24.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 38.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 42.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 8.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.1% |
| Electricity | 77.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,547 | 31.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,936 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,795 | 28.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,242 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,978 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,811 | 17.5% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.7% | 39.8% |
| Married | 40.4% | 39.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 828 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 1,020 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 6,187 | 41.4% |
| High school | 2,639 | 17.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,255 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Professional & management
15.7%
Retail trade
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Construction
6.6%
Other services
5.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.7% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
19.4%
Under 18 years
28.6%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.1% |
| Retirement income | 10.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 29.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,025 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 28.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,922 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 10,644 | 18.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,111 | 8.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,336 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 1,357 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,607 | 66.0% |
| Born in same state | 40,198 | 63.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,748 | 40.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,409 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,440 | 34.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,406 | 34.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,393 | 7% |
| French | 2,353 | 3.7% |
| Italian | 2,131 | 3.4% |
| English | 146 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 121 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 68 | 0.1% |
| German | 65 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75243
What part of Dallas is ZIP code 75243?
ZIP code 75243 covers a portion of Dallas, Texas, within Dallas County.
What county is ZIP code 75243 in?
ZIP code 75243 falls within Dallas County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 75243 mostly rentals?
74% of occupied units in ZIP code 75243 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75243?
19% of residents in ZIP code 75243 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75243?
The median home value in ZIP code 75243 is $341,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 75243?
The median household income in ZIP code 75243 is $47,319, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 75243 in?
ZIP code 75243 observes the CST timezone.