75249 ZIP Code — Dallas, TX
Dallas County, Texas
ZIP code 75249 is located in Dallas, Texas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 5.49 square miles and serves a population of 17,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 972/214/469.
About ZIP code 75249
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $79,162.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
17,853
population
5.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75249 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75249
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dallas | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
75052 Grand Prairie (2.7 mi)
75137 Duncanville (3.4 mi)
75116 Duncanville (3.4 mi)
75236 Dallas (3.4 mi)
75104 Cedar Hill (3.6 mi)
75054 Grand Prairie (5.5 mi)
75237 Dallas (5.8 mi)
75051 Grand Prairie (6 mi)
75115 Desoto (6.7 mi)
76018 Arlington (6.8 mi)
75368 Dallas (7.1 mi)
76002 Arlington (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,853 |
| Population density | 3,252 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.6422 |
| Longitude | -96.9708 |
| 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 | 40.3% | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
17,853
Population
3,252
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$79,162
Median household income
$28,741
Per capita income
$239,400
Median home value
$1,788
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
3,861
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
914
Under 5
893
993
5–9
970
737
10–14
720
462
15–19
451
571
20–24
558
1,461
25–34
1,428
1,020
35–44
998
1,309
45–54
1,280
280
55–59
273
507
60–64
495
569
65–74
556
167
75–84
163
39
85+
39
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,652 | 31.7% |
| 18 and over | 12,201 | 68.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,533 | 8.6% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
41%
White
19.3%
Hispanic or Latino
17.4%
Two or more races
9.7%
Other race
9.2%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,851 | 41% |
| White | 4,169 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,757 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,094 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 1,984 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 592 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 163 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.3% | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
2.1%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
22.2%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
27.8%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $79,162 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
5.9%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
44.2%
$300k–$500k
25.9%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,788 |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 96.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 3.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.1% |
| Electricity | 84.3% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,640 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 605 | 11.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 582 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,399 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,352 | 45.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,152 | 22.0% |
| Average household size | 3.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 40.7% |
| Married | 48.6% | 42.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
28.5%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 23 | 0.4% |
| Kindergarten | 235 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,920 | 50.2% |
| High school | 842 | 14.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,794 | 30.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
16.7%
Transportation & utilities
13.2%
Finance & real estate
13.2%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
6.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Other services
1.7%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.4% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.5% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 29.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 54.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,020 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 17.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,046 | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 2,163 | 13.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,987 | 12.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 128 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,343 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 15,056 | 84.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,360 | 58.0% |
| Foreign born | 287 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,510 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,089 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 500 | 2.8% |
| Italian | 449 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 258 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 28 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.3% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75249
What city is ZIP code 75249 in?
ZIP code 75249 is primarily assigned to Dallas, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75249 in?
ZIP code 75249 falls within Dallas County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 75249 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 75249 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 75249?
ZIP code 75249 has an estimated population of 17,853 residents, with a density of 3,250 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 75249?
The median household income in ZIP code 75249 is $79,162, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75249?
The median home value in ZIP code 75249 is $239,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 75249 in?
ZIP code 75249 observes the CST timezone.