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ZIP 75217

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 85,028·Dallas County·214th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,769/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-7.4%
vs US Median
-$196
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ZIP 75217 · $1,769
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,410/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,228/yr
At $1,769/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75217 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
85,028
Median income
$55,723
Median age
28.5
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
35.1%
22.7%
23.5%
Under 1835.1%
18–3422.7%
35–5423.5%
55–6410.1%
65+8.5%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
15.1%
22%
71.5%
White15.1%
Black22%
Hispanic71.5%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
38.4%
35%
19.8%
No HS diploma38.4%
HS diploma35%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+6.8%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75217 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,384 → $55,723
up 25.5%
Population
87,767 → 85,028
down 3.1%
Renter share
42.1% → 37.2%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
4.6% → 6.8%
+2.2 pts
Median age
27.6 → 28.5
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $55,723 today, compared with $44,384 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 75217 in Dallas, TX losing about 2,739 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.1% to 37.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 4.6% to 6.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75217 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,769/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($55,723/yr), ZIP 75217 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75217 (Dallas, TX) is $1,769. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75217's median rent of $1,769/mo is $196 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75217 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75217 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #214 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,769/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,769/mo in ZIP 75217. The local median household income is $55,723/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75217?

Rent in ZIP 75217 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75217 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,769/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($55,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75217 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 75217 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75217 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75217 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $1,769/mo, it's $151 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,769/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 75217's median household income ($55,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75217 38%Benchmark 30%
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