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ZIP 75042

Part of Garland, TX
Pop. 38,112·Dallas County·576th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,286/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.8%
Month-over-Month
-6.4%
vs US Median
-$676
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75042 · $1,286
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$976
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,193
3 BR
$1,504
4 BR+
$1,909
Research median
$1,193/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,432/yr
At $1,286/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.8% YoY, -6.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75042 (Garland, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,112
Median income
$64,266
Median age
34.4
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
28.5%
22.3%
27.5%
Under 1828.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.5%
55–6410.9%
65+10.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
23.6%
12.9%
54.2%
14.1%
White23.6%
Black12.9%
Hispanic54.2%
Asian14.1%
Education (25+)
29.5%
30.4%
23.5%
16.6%
No HS diploma29.5%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75042 in Garland, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,919 → $64,266
up 19.2%
Population
38,184 → 38,112
down 0.2%
Renter share
43% → 41.5%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.7% → 16.6%
+0.9 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34.4
+1.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $53,919 to $64,266 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.2% shift. About 41.5% of households rent today, against 43% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 75042 covers Garland, TX. The median rent here is $1,286/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,193/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($64,266/yr), ZIP 75042 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75042?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75042 (Garland, TX) is $1,286. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75042's median rent of $1,286/mo is $676 (34%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 75042 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75042 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #576 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,286/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,286/mo in ZIP 75042. The local median household income is $64,266/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75042?

Rent in ZIP 75042 has decreased 13.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75042 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,286/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($64,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75042 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 75042 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75042 compare to the rest of Garland?

ZIP 75042 is more affordable than Garland overall. At $1,286/mo, it's $226 below the Garland citywide median of $1,512/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75042 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,286/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 75042's median household income ($64,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75042 24%Benchmark 30%
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