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ZIP 75205

Pop. 26,572·Dallas County·5th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$3,197/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$1,232
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75205 · $3,197
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,360
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$2,880
3 BR
$3,630
4 BR+
$4,610
Research median
$2,880/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
$38,364/yr
At $3,197/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75205 (Highland Park, TX) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 86.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,572
Median income
$181,631
Median age
31
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
20.9%
33.1%
23.9%
12.1%
Under 1820.9%
18–3433.1%
35–5423.9%
55–6410%
65+12.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.1%
White81.1%
Black1.7%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian6%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
86.8%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma2.9%
Some college9.2%
Bachelor's+86.8%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75205 in Highland Park, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,187 → $3,197
up 46.2%
Income
$164,409 → $181,631
up 10.5%
Population
24,804 → 26,572
up 7.1%
Renter share
40.8% → 44.8%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
84.1% → 86.8%
+2.7 pts
Median age
33.9 → 31
-2.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 75205 in Highland Park, TX has climbed from $2,187 to $3,197, a 46.2% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $164,409 to $181,631 across the same window, up 10.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.1% since 2021, moving from about 24,804 residents to roughly 26,572. Renters now make up 44.8% of households, compared with 40.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 86.8% of adults here, versus 84.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 75205 in Highland Park, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75205 covers Highland Park, TX. The median rent here is $3,197/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($181,631/yr), ZIP 75205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75205 (Highland Park, TX) is $3,197. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75205's median rent of $3,197/mo is $1,232 (63%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75205 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #5 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $3,197/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $128,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,197/mo in ZIP 75205. The local median household income is $181,631/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75205?

Rent in ZIP 75205 has increased 12.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75205 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,197/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($181,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of ZIP 75205 households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 75205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,197/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 75205's median household income ($181,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75205 21%Benchmark 30%
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