75251 ZIP Code — Dallas, TX

Dallas County, Texas

ZIP code 75251 is located in Dallas, Texas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 972/469/214.

About ZIP code 75251

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $85,294. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 75251 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a strong veteran community.

3,801

population

0.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dallas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75240 Dallas (1.3 mi) 75230 Dallas (1.5 mi) 75243 Dallas (2.4 mi) 75254 Dallas (2.5 mi) 75231 Dallas (3.2 mi) 75244 Dallas (3.6 mi) 75248 Dallas (3.8 mi) 75225 Dallas (3.8 mi) 75080 Richardson (4.1 mi) 75081 Richardson (4.1 mi) 75001 Addison (4.7 mi) 75238 Dallas (4.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,801
Population density	6,442 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	0.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.9173
Longitude	-96.7749
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	972/469/214

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	39.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	20.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,801

Population

6,442

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$85,294

Median household income

$52,892

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,660

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

655

Housing units

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

314

20–24

365

613

25–34

712

324

35–44

377

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	399	10.5%
18 and over	3,402	89.5%
65 and over	334	8.8%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.8%

Black or African American 41.2%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Asian 3.3%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,801	45.8%
Black or African American	1,620	41.2%
Two or more races	196	5%
Hispanic or Latino	129	3.3%
Asian	129	3.3%
Other race	39	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	39.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	20.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	27.9%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$85,294

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,660
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	1.4%
Large apartment buildings	80.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	29.6%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	60.4%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	2.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	54.0%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	3.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.1%
Electricity	75.8%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	17.9%
Cohabiting couple	328	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	752	33.2%
Female householder, no spouse	776	34.3%
Households with children under 18	357	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	13.6%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	62.4%
Married	30.4%	24.0%
Separated	2.9%	4.9%
Widowed	2.7%	2.2%
Divorced	22.7%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 6.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 47.1%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	61.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	67	14.2%
Elementary school	137	29.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	268	56.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 18.5%

Finance & real estate 16.1%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Construction 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.1%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.4%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.1%
High blood pressure	20.3%
High cholesterol	22.7%
Diabetes	5.1%
Heart disease	3.3%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	13.0%
Kidney disease	1.7%
Pulmonary disease	2.8%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.0%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	5.7%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.2%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	680	20.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	58.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	20.8%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,640	95.8%
Spanish	185	5.1%
Other Indo-European	161	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,215	84.6%
Born in same state	3,150	82.9%
Born in different state	1,652	43.5%
Foreign born	65	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	586	15.4%
Not a US citizen	258	44.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	9.4%
Italian	270	7.1%
Arab	212	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.5%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.5%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75251

What city is ZIP code 75251 in?

ZIP code 75251 is primarily assigned to Dallas, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75251 in?

ZIP code 75251 falls within Dallas County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75251?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 75251 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 75251 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 75251?

ZIP code 75251 has an estimated population of 3,801 residents, with a density of 6,399 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 75251?

The median household income in ZIP code 75251 is $85,294, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 75251 in?

ZIP code 75251 observes the CST timezone.