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ZIP 75206

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 38,909·Dallas County·80th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,042/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$77
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ZIP 75206 · $2,042
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,870
Research median
$2,420/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
$24,504/yr
At $2,042/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75206 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 77.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,909
Median income
$91,023
Median age
30.7
Renters
73%
Age distribution
52.6%
21.4%
Under 1811%
18–3452.6%
35–5421.4%
55–647.2%
65+7.8%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
15.5%
White65.5%
Black8.4%
Hispanic15.5%
Asian9.8%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
13.3%
77.7%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma6.6%
Some college13.3%
Bachelor's+77.7%
Housing tenure
27%
73%
Owner27%
Renter73%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75206 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,529 → $2,042
up 33.6%
Income
$79,468 → $91,023
up 14.5%
Population
38,209 → 38,909
up 1.8%
Renter share
71% → 73%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
71.6% → 77.7%
+6.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 75206 in Dallas, TX stood at $1,529 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,042, reflecting a 33.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 75206 in Dallas, TX now reports about $91,023, up from $79,468 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 38,209 residents to roughly 38,909. Renters now make up 73% of households, compared with 71% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 77.7% of adults here, versus 71.6% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 75206 in Dallas, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75206 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $2,042/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($91,023/yr), ZIP 75206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75206 (Dallas, TX) is $2,042. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75206's median rent of $2,042/mo is $77 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75206 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75206 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #80 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,042/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,042/mo in ZIP 75206. The local median household income is $91,023/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75206?

Rent in ZIP 75206 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75206 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,042/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($91,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73% of ZIP 75206 households are renters, while 27% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75206 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75206 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $2,042/mo, it's $424 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,042/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 75206's median household income ($91,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75206 27%Benchmark 30%
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