75181 ZIP Code — Mesquite, TX
Dallas County, Texas
ZIP code 75181 is located in Mesquite, Texas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 17.31 square miles and serves a population of 27,980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 972.
About ZIP code 75181
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $107,734.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,980
population
17.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75181 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75181
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75181. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesquite | Acceptable |
| Mesquite | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
75180 Balch Springs (2.8 mi)
75149 Mesquite (4.3 mi)
75182 Sunnyvale (4.7 mi)
75253 Dallas (5 mi)
75126 Forney (6.9 mi)
75217 Dallas (7.3 mi)
75150 Mesquite (7.6 mi)
75227 Dallas (7.7 mi)
75159 Seagoville (8.8 mi)
75141 Hutchins (9.1 mi)
75043 Garland (9.4 mi)
75228 Dallas (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,980 |
| Population density | 1,616 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7274 |
| Longitude | -96.5652 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 972 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.1% | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.9% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
27,980
Population
1,616
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$107,734
Median household income
$31,651
Per capita income
$256,900
Median home value
$1,463
Median monthly rent
89.5%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
7,423
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,350
Under 5
1,468
1,201
5–9
1,306
1,214
10–14
1,320
1,183
15–19
1,286
705
20–24
766
1,777
25–34
1,932
1,609
35–44
1,748
1,561
45–54
1,697
915
55–59
994
756
60–64
821
865
65–74
941
163
75–84
178
107
85+
117
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,323 | 33.3% |
| 18 and over | 18,657 | 66.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,371 | 8.5% |
| Median age | 31.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
32%
Black or African American
28.9%
Two or more races
14.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.3%
Other race
5.5%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,457 | 32% |
| Black or African American | 9,451 | 28.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,764 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,667 | 14.3% |
| Other race | 1,793 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,174 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 325 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.1% | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.9% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
34.0%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 34.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $107,734 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
48.2%
$300k–$500k
28.8%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,463 |
| Owner occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter occupied | 10.5% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 91.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 40.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 3.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.3% |
| Electricity | 47.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,205 | 65.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 229 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 803 | 10.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,714 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,769 | 47.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,757 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 3.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 27.1% |
| Married | 60.6% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 702 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 537 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,270 | 47.9% |
| High school | 1,939 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,475 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Professional & management
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Information
3.0%
Other services
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.9% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 15.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 26.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,083 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 13.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,162 | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 3,001 | 11.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,531 | 10.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 264 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,595 | 80.8% |
| Born in same state | 22,382 | 80.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,211 | 61.5% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,385 | 19.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,115 | 39.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,542 | 9.1% |
| French | 998 | 3.6% |
| Italian | 832 | 3% |
| Polish | 63 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 34 | 0.1% |
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.4% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75181
What city is ZIP code 75181 in?
ZIP code 75181 is primarily assigned to Mesquite, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75181 in?
ZIP code 75181 falls within Dallas County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 75181 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 75181 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 75181 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 75181 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 75181?
The median household income in ZIP code 75181 is $107,734, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 75181?
ZIP code 75181 has an estimated population of 27,980 residents, with a density of 1,616 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 75181 in?
ZIP code 75181 observes the CST timezone.