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ZIP 75212

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 28,259·Dallas County·331st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,620/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$345
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ZIP 75212 · $1,620
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,530/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
$19,440/yr
At $1,620/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75212 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,259
Median income
$59,750
Median age
32.6
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
29.7%
23.8%
23.8%
Under 1829.7%
18–3423.8%
35–5423.8%
55–6411.5%
65+11.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
21.6%
22.9%
67.9%
White21.6%
Black22.9%
Hispanic67.9%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
37.5%
26%
18.7%
17.8%
No HS diploma37.5%
HS diploma26%
Some college18.7%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75212 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,477 → $1,620
up 9.7%
Income
$42,115 → $59,750
up 41.9%
Population
26,673 → 28,259
up 5.9%
Renter share
46.9% → 43.6%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12.5% → 17.8%
+5.3 pts
Median age
30.6 → 32.6
+2.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 75212 in Dallas, TX has increased by $143 per month, settling near $1,620 after starting the period at $1,477. Household income in the area moved from $42,115 to $59,750 across the same window, up 41.9% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 32.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,673 to 28,259 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. About 43.6% of households rent today, against 46.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 12.5% to 17.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 75212 in Dallas, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75212 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,620/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($59,750/yr), ZIP 75212 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75212 (Dallas, TX) is $1,620. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75212's median rent of $1,620/mo is $345 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75212 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75212 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #331 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,620/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,620/mo in ZIP 75212. The local median household income is $59,750/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75212?

Rent in ZIP 75212 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75212 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,620/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($59,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75212 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of ZIP 75212 households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75212 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75212 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $1,620/mo, it's $2 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,620/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 75212's median household income ($59,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75212 33%Benchmark 30%
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