75172 ZIP Code — Wilmer, TX

Dallas County, Texas

ZIP code 75172 is located in Wilmer, Texas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 11.31 square miles and serves a population of 5,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 972/469.

About ZIP code 75172

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $63,003. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 75172 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,378

population

11.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75172

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75141 Hutchins (2.7 mi) 75146 Lancaster (4.6 mi) 75134 Lancaster (5.7 mi) 75125 Ferris (5.8 mi) 75253 Dallas (5.9 mi) 75159 Seagoville (6.6 mi) 75241 Dallas (6.8 mi) 75217 Dallas (7.2 mi) 75180 Balch Springs (9.1 mi) 75154 Red Oak (9.3 mi) 75216 Dallas (10 mi) 75232 Dallas (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	5,378
Population density	476 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	11.31 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	32.5976
Longitude	-96.6712
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	972/469

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	39.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	51.5%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	20.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,378

Population

476

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$63,003

Median household income

$22,573

Per capita income

$87,100

Median home value

$1,199

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,247

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

294

Under 5

310

134

5–9

141

184

10–14

193

15–19

236

20–24

249

427

25–34

449

367

35–44

387

247

45–54

261

177

55–59

186

156

60–64

164

244

65–74

256

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,385	25.8%
18 and over	3,993	74.2%
65 and over	654	12.2%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 32.4%

Black or African American 22.7%

Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

Other race 13.7%

Two or more races 9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,237	32.4%
Black or African American	1,568	22.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,535	22.2%
Other race	948	13.7%
Two or more races	625	9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	39.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	51.5%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	20.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$63,003

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 43.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 24.8%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,100
Median rent / month	$1,199
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	44.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	43.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	10.7%
2010–2019	15.9%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	58.9%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.2%
Electricity	81.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	752	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	66	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	258	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	690	39.1%
Households with children under 18	538	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	501	28.4%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	35.5%
Married	46.9%	35.8%
Separated	2.5%	10.8%
Widowed	0.3%	3.2%
Divorced	16.6%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.5%

Some HS, no diploma 21.8%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.8%
Kindergarten	47	5.6%
Elementary school	605	72.0%
High school	104	12.4%
College / grad school	52	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.5%

Retail trade 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Construction 11.0%

Education & healthcare 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 4.1%

Information 0.8%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 11.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.6%
Retirement income	4.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	41.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	83.5%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	26.3%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,774	88.8%
Spanish	1,012	21.2%
Other Indo-European	1,012	21.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,391	81.6%
Born in same state	4,366	81.2%
Born in different state	3,325	61.8%
Foreign born	25	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	987	18.4%
Not a US citizen	285	28.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	264	4.9%
Italian	237	4.4%
French	51	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.9%
Polish	13	0.2%
Dutch	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75172

What city is ZIP code 75172 in?

ZIP code 75172 is primarily assigned to Wilmer, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75172 in?

ZIP code 75172 falls within Dallas County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75172?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 75172?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 75172 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75172?

19% of residents in ZIP code 75172 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75172?

The median home value in ZIP code 75172 is $87,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 75172 in?

ZIP code 75172 observes the CST timezone.