ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75051

Part of Grand Prairie, TX

Pop. 40,884·Dallas County·403rd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,517/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$415

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ZIP 75051 · $1,517

More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,250

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$1,930

4 BR+

$2,450

Research median

$1,530/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 75051 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75051 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($58,245) is $1,456 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,300); a 2-bedroom is $1,530.

Rank in Grand Prairie

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Grand Prairie.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76010, 5 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,182/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75051. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,204/yr

At $1,517/mo median

Location

CityGrand Prairie

StateTX

CountyDallas County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75051 (Grand Prairie, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

40,884

Median income

$58,245

Median age

32.3

Renters

49.2%

Age distribution

28%

25.5%

26.1%

Under 1828%

18–3425.5%

35–5426.1%

55–649.1%

65+11.3%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

24%

14.8%

66.7%

White24%

Black14.8%

Hispanic66.7%

Asian3.7%

Education (25+)

32.2%

29.9%

22.5%

15.5%

No HS diploma32.2%

HS diploma29.9%

Some college22.5%

Bachelor's+15.5%

Housing tenure

50.8%

49.2%

Owner50.8%

Renter49.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 75051 in Grand Prairie, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,441 → $1,517

up 5.3%

Income

$42,675 → $58,245

up 36.5%

Population

39,783 → 40,884

up 2.8%

Renter share

53% → 49.2%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

11.7% → 15.5%

+3.8 pts

Median age

31.8 → 32.3

+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 75051 in Grand Prairie, TX has climbed by $76 per month, settling near $1,517 after starting the period at $1,441. Household income in the area moved from $42,675 to $58,245 across the same window, up 36.5% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 31.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,783 to 40,884 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 49.2% of households rent today, against 53% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 11.7% to 15.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 75051 in Grand Prairie, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75051 covers Grand Prairie, TX. The median rent here is $1,517/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,245/yr), ZIP 75051 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,517/mo in ZIP 75051. The local median household income is $58,245/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75051?

Rent in ZIP 75051 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

How does ZIP 75051 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75051 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #403 of 693 at $1,517/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75051 changed +3.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.