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ZIP 75209

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 14,211·Dallas County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,856/mo
Year-over-Year
+30.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$109
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ZIP 75209 · $1,856
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,260/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
$22,272/yr
At $1,856/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 30.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+30.1% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75209 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,211
Median income
$134,707
Median age
38.9
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
20.1%
21.3%
29.5%
13.9%
15.2%
Under 1820.1%
18–3421.3%
35–5429.5%
55–6413.9%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
14.2%
White68.9%
Black11.9%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian6.7%
Education (25+)
15.3%
70.1%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma8.7%
Some college15.3%
Bachelor's+70.1%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75209 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,130 → $134,707
up 30.6%
Population
14,205 → 14,211
up 0.0%
Renter share
39.8% → 35.7%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
65.7% → 70.1%
+4.4 pts
Median age
41.7 → 38.9
-2.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $103,130 to $134,707 across the same window, up 30.6% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 39.8% to 35.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 65.7% to 70.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75209 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,856/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($134,707/yr), ZIP 75209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 30.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75209 (Dallas, TX) is $1,856. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75209's median rent of $1,856/mo is $109 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75209 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75209 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #153 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,856/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,856/mo in ZIP 75209. The local median household income is $134,707/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75209?

Rent in ZIP 75209 has increased 30.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75209 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,856/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($134,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 75209 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75209 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75209 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75209 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $1,856/mo, it's $238 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,856/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 75209's median household income ($134,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75209 17%Benchmark 30%
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