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ZIP 75208

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 29,367·Dallas County·379th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,560/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$405
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ZIP 75208 · $1,560
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,184
1 BR
$1,235
2 BR
$1,449
3 BR
$1,824
4 BR+
$2,316
Research median
$1,449/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
$18,720/yr
At $1,560/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75208 (Dallas, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,367
Median income
$81,950
Median age
35.6
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
18.8%
30.1%
25.1%
12.6%
13.4%
Under 1818.8%
18–3430.1%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.6%
65+13.4%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
45.4%
50.7%
White45.4%
Black9.3%
Hispanic50.7%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
20%
13.7%
21.3%
45.1%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+45.1%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75208 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,359 → $1,560
up 14.8%
Income
$68,000 → $81,950
up 20.5%
Population
29,941 → 29,367
down 1.9%
Renter share
45.1% → 45.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.7% → 45.1%
+6.4 pts
Median age
34.8 → 35.6
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 75208 in Dallas, TX stood at $1,359 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,560, reflecting a 14.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $81,950 today, compared with $68,000 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 29,941 residents to roughly 29,367. College-educated residents now make up 45.1% of adults here, versus 38.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75208 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,560/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,235/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,449/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($81,950/yr), ZIP 75208 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75208 (Dallas, TX) is $1,560. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75208's median rent of $1,560/mo is $405 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75208 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75208 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #379 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,560/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,560/mo in ZIP 75208. The local median household income is $81,950/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75208?

Rent in ZIP 75208 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75208 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,560/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($81,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.8% of ZIP 75208 households are renters, while 54.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75208 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75208 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,560/mo, it's $58 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,560/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 75208's median household income ($81,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75208 23%Benchmark 30%
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