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ZIP 75116

Pop. 19,954·Dallas County·571st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,294/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$671
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75116 · $1,294
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,024
2 BR
$1,202
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,924
Research median
$1,202/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
$15,528/yr
At $1,294/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75116 (Duncanville, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,954
Median income
$67,390
Median age
34.7
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
29.2%
21.3%
22.9%
16.9%
Under 1829.2%
18–3421.3%
35–5422.9%
55–649.7%
65+16.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
28.6%
23.7%
49.4%
White28.6%
Black23.7%
Hispanic49.4%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
22.3%
31.2%
28.7%
17.8%
No HS diploma22.3%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75116 in Duncanville, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,765 → $67,390
up 30.2%
Population
21,105 → 19,954
down 5.5%
Renter share
41.2% → 39.3%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 17.8%
+0.6 pts
Median age
35.2 → 34.7
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,765 in 2021 to $67,390 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.5% since 2021, moving from about 21,105 residents to roughly 19,954. Renters now make up 39.3% of households, compared with 41.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75116 covers Duncanville, TX. The median rent here is $1,294/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,024/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,202/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($67,390/yr), ZIP 75116 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75116?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75116 (Duncanville, TX) is $1,294. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75116 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75116's median rent of $1,294/mo is $671 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75116 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75116 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #571 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,294/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75116?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,294/mo in ZIP 75116. The local median household income is $67,390/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75116?

Rent in ZIP 75116 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75116 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75116 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,294/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($67,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75116 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75116 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 75116 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75116 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75116 compare to the rest of Duncanville?

ZIP 75116 is more affordable than Duncanville overall. At $1,294/mo, it's $221 below the Duncanville citywide median of $1,515/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75116 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75116 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,294/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 75116's median household income ($67,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75116 23%Benchmark 30%
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