ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75209

Part of Dallas, TX

Pop. 14,211·Dallas County·96th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,969/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.7%

vs US Median

+$37

Reported rents

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ZIP 75209 · $1,969

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 75209 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75209 changed +3.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($134,707) is $3,368 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,850); a 4-bedroom is $3,620.

Rank in Dallas

32nd cheapest of 41 ZIP codes in Dallas.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75235, 2 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,554/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75209. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,628/yr

At $1,969/mo median

Location

CityDallas

StateTX

CountyDallas County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +2.7% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,633 → $1,969

up 20.6%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 75209 in Dallas, TX paid around $1,633 a month. That figure now sits near $1,969, up 20.6% from the 2022 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $103,130 to $134,707 across the same window, up 30.6% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. 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. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 75209 in Dallas, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75209 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,969/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($134,707/yr), ZIP 75209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,969/mo in ZIP 75209. The local median household income is $134,707/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75209?

Rent in ZIP 75209 has risen 3.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 75209 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75209 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #96 of 693 at $1,969/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75209 changed +3.0%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.