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ZIP 75203

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 15,775·Dallas County·417th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,507/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$458
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ZIP 75203 · $1,507
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,460/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
$18,084/yr
At $1,507/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75203 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,775
Median income
$46,989
Median age
33.7
Renters
62.1%
Age distribution
26.5%
24.8%
26.5%
Under 1826.5%
18–3424.8%
35–5426.5%
55–6411.1%
65+11.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
24.9%
23.9%
65.8%
White24.9%
Black23.9%
Hispanic65.8%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
36.5%
22.1%
21.2%
20.2%
No HS diploma36.5%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
37.9%
62.1%
Owner37.9%
Renter62.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75203 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,079 → $46,989
up 17.2%
Population
16,455 → 15,775
down 4.1%
Renter share
64.2% → 62.1%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.9% → 20.2%
+2.3 pts
Median age
32.7 → 33.7
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,079 in 2021 to $46,989 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 16,455 to 15,775 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. About 62.1% of households rent today, against 64.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.9% to 20.2%.

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About renting in ZIP 75203

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75203 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,507/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($46,989/yr), ZIP 75203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75203 (Dallas, TX) is $1,507. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75203's median rent of $1,507/mo is $458 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75203 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75203 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #417 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,507/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,507/mo in ZIP 75203. The local median household income is $46,989/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75203?

Rent in ZIP 75203 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75203 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,507/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($46,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75203 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.1% of ZIP 75203 households are renters, while 37.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75203 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75203 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,507/mo, it's $111 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,507/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 75203's median household income ($46,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75203 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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