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ZIP 75181

Part of Mesquite, TX
Pop. 29,788·Dallas County·11th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,785/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$820
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ZIP 75181 · $2,785
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,970
Research median
$2,480/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
$33,420/yr
At $2,785/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75181 (Mesquite, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,788
Median income
$111,052
Median age
30.5
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
34.1%
22.7%
21.8%
Under 1834.1%
18–3422.7%
35–5421.8%
55–6411.9%
65+9.5%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
18.4%
49%
27.5%
White18.4%
Black49%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian3.6%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
25.9%
36.4%
26.3%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75181 in Mesquite, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,061 → $111,052
up 14.4%
Population
27,336 → 29,788
up 9.0%
Renter share
12.7% → 16.2%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 26.3%
+3.5 pts
Median age
32.3 → 30.5
-1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 75181 in Mesquite, TX now reports about $111,052, up from $97,061 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,336 to 29,788 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.0% change. About 16.2% of households rent today, against 12.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.8% to 26.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75181 covers Mesquite, TX. The median rent here is $2,785/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($111,052/yr), ZIP 75181 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75181?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75181 (Mesquite, TX) is $2,785. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75181 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75181's median rent of $2,785/mo is $820 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75181 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75181 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #11 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,785/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75181?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,785/mo in ZIP 75181. The local median household income is $111,052/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75181?

Rent in ZIP 75181 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75181 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75181 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,785/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($111,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75181 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75181 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 75181 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75181 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75181 compare to the rest of Mesquite?

ZIP 75181 is pricier than Mesquite as a whole. At $2,785/mo, it's $1,348 above the Mesquite citywide median of $1,437/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75181 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75181 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,785/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 75181's median household income ($111,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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