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Dallas County
Dallas, TX
75247
75247 ZIP Code — Dallas, TX
Dallas County, Texas
ZIP code 75247 is located in
Dallas ,
Texas ,
within Dallas County .
It covers approximately 6.62 square miles and serves a population of
992 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 214/469/972/817/682 .
About ZIP code 75247
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $18,750. Poverty affects 73% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 97% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 62 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 75247 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
992
Population density
150 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
6.62 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
32.8193
Longitude
-96.8775
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
214/469/972/817/682
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
39.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
13.9%
31.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
20.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
8.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$18,750
Median household income
$1,233
Median monthly rent
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 67 6.8% 18 and over 925 93.2% 65 and over 318 32.1% Median age 58.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
39.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Group Count % Black or African American 436 39.4% White 380 34.3% Hispanic or Latino 116 10.5% Other race 91 8.2% Two or more races 65 5.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
39.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
13.9%
31.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
20.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
8.1%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.6% $10k–$15k 14.7% $15k–$25k 61.0% $25k–$35k 2.1% $50k–$75k 4.7% Median income $18,750
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,233 Owner occupied 0.0% Renter occupied 100.0% Vacant 4.2% Single-family detached 3.4% Large apartment buildings 80.3% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.5 Avg household size (owned) 0.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 2.2% 1970–1979 50.0% 1960–1969 19.1% 1950–1959 16.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.2% 1 bedroom 41.0% 2 bedrooms 51.4% 3 bedrooms 3.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 63.6% 1 vehicle 29.6% 2 vehicles 6.7% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.0% Electricity 95.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 0 0.0% Cohabiting couple 12 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 107 31.4% Female householder, no spouse 222 65.1% Households with children under 18 12 3.5% Households with seniors (65+) 258 75.7% Average household size 1.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 63.9% 40.7% Married 10.4% 0.0% Separated 3.0% 1.9% Widowed 3.0% 11.8% Divorced 19.7% 45.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
22.0%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 33 51.6% High school 21 32.8% College / grad school 10 15.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
29.8%
Professional & management
16.5%
Education & healthcare
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.2% Service 38.0% Sales & office 7.4% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 43.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.7% Government 0.0% Self-employed 8.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 5.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 64.0% Walk 23.6% Work from home 7.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 62.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 96.5% Retirement income 6.2% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 28.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.0% High blood pressure 51.9% High cholesterol 43.9% Diabetes 21.4% Heart disease 11.9% Stroke 6.4% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 34.4% Kidney disease 5.4% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 33.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 18.1% Fair or poor health 26.6% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 16.1% No health insurance 30.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 50.3% Cholesterol screening 93.1% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 196 21.2%
Disability % Any disability 38.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 31.3% 65 and over 61.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 23.9% Public insurance 61.3% No insurance 30.0% Uninsured under 19 37.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 992 100.0% Spanish 92 9.3% Other Indo-European 92 9.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 979 98.7% Born in same state 979 98.7% Born in different state 599 60.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 1.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 98 9.9% French 59 5.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 21 2.1% Polish 9 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.4% Internet access 82.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75247
What city is ZIP code 75247 in?
ZIP code 75247 is primarily assigned to Dallas, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75247 in?
ZIP code 75247 falls within Dallas County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75247?
73% of residents in ZIP code 75247 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 75247 have a large retiree population?
97% of households in ZIP code 75247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 75247 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 75247 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 75247?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 75247 in?
ZIP code 75247 observes the CST timezone.
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