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ZIP 75216

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 55,894·Dallas County·174th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,823/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$142
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ZIP 75216 · $1,823
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,370/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
$21,876/yr
At $1,823/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75216 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,894
Median income
$41,386
Median age
33.3
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
31.3%
21.2%
22.3%
12.1%
13%
Under 1831.3%
18–3421.2%
35–5422.3%
55–6412.1%
65+13%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
48.6%
47.3%
White13%
Black48.6%
Hispanic47.3%
Education (25+)
31.6%
35.2%
24.8%
No HS diploma31.6%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+8.4%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75216 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,063 → $41,386
up 33.2%
Population
55,108 → 55,894
up 1.4%
Renter share
49.2% → 44.2%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
8.5% → 8.4%
-0.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $31,063 to $41,386 across the same window, up 33.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 55,108 residents to roughly 55,894. Renters now make up 44.2% of households, compared with 49.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75216 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,823/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($41,386/yr), ZIP 75216 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75216 (Dallas, TX) is $1,823. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75216's median rent of $1,823/mo is $142 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75216 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75216 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #174 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,823/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,823/mo in ZIP 75216. The local median household income is $41,386/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75216?

Rent in ZIP 75216 has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75216 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,823/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($41,386/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75216 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 75216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 75216 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75216 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75216 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75216 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $1,823/mo, it's $205 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,823/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 75216's median household income ($41,386/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75216 53%Benchmark 30%
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