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ZIP 75149

Part of Mesquite, TX
Pop. 58,262·Dallas County·307th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,642/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$323
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ZIP 75149 · $1,642
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,770/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
$19,704/yr
At $1,642/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75149 (Mesquite, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,262
Median income
$70,774
Median age
33.7
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
26.6%
25.5%
26%
Under 1826.6%
18–3425.5%
35–5426%
55–6411.4%
65+10.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
22.4%
48.8%
White33.4%
Black22.4%
Hispanic48.8%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
22.6%
33.2%
28.4%
15.8%
No HS diploma22.6%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+15.8%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75149 in Mesquite, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,216 → $1,642
up 35.0%
Income
$57,136 → $70,774
up 23.9%
Population
59,225 → 58,262
down 1.6%
Renter share
33.8% → 33.2%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
12.4% → 15.8%
+3.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 75149 in Mesquite, TX has climbed 35.0% since 2021, going from about $1,216 per month to roughly $1,642 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,136 in 2021 to $70,774 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 59,225 to 58,262 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 12.4% to 15.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75149 in Mesquite, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75149 covers Mesquite, TX. The median rent here is $1,642/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,774/yr), ZIP 75149 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 75149?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75149 (Mesquite, TX) is $1,642. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75149 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75149's median rent of $1,642/mo is $323 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75149 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75149 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #307 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,642/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75149?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,642/mo in ZIP 75149. The local median household income is $70,774/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75149?

Rent in ZIP 75149 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75149 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75149 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,642/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75149 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75149 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 75149 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75149 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75149 compare to the rest of Mesquite?

ZIP 75149 is pricier than Mesquite as a whole. At $1,642/mo, it's $205 above the Mesquite citywide median of $1,437/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75149 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75149 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,642/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 75149's median household income ($70,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75149 28%Benchmark 30%
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