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ZIP 75081

Pop. 36,544·Dallas County·356th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,590/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$375
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ZIP 75081 · $1,590
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,207
1 BR
$1,261
2 BR
$1,476
3 BR
$1,858
4 BR+
$2,361
Research median
$1,476/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,080/yr
At $1,590/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.5% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75081 (Richardson, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 44.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,544
Median income
$93,165
Median age
35.1
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
22.1%
27.7%
25.7%
14.3%
Under 1822.1%
18–3427.7%
35–5425.7%
55–6410.2%
65+14.3%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
19.6%
20.6%
12.3%
White48.8%
Black19.6%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian12.3%
Education (25+)
14.3%
29.7%
44.9%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+44.9%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75081 in Richardson, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,355 → $1,590
up 17.3%
Income
$83,551 → $93,165
up 11.5%
Population
36,683 → 36,544
down 0.4%
Renter share
46.7% → 49.4%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.2% → 44.9%
+1.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 75081 in Richardson, TX has increased from $1,355 to $1,590, a 17.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,551 in 2021 to $93,165 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 49.4% of households, compared with 46.7% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75081 in Richardson, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75081 covers Richardson, TX. The median rent here is $1,590/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,261/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,476/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($93,165/yr), ZIP 75081 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75081 (Richardson, TX) is $1,590. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75081's median rent of $1,590/mo is $375 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75081 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75081 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #356 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,590/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in ZIP 75081. The local median household income is $93,165/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75081?

Rent in ZIP 75081 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75081 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,590/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($93,165/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75081 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of ZIP 75081 households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75081 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75081 compare to the rest of Richardson?

ZIP 75081 is more affordable than Richardson overall. At $1,590/mo, it's $85 below the Richardson citywide median of $1,675/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,590/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 75081's median household income ($93,165/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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