ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75223

Part of Dallas, TX

Pop. 11,994·Dallas County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,118/mo

Year-over-Year

-3.7%

Month-over-Month

-1.2%

vs US Median

+$186

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 75223 · $2,118

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,430

1 BR

$1,480

2 BR

$1,740

3 BR

$2,190

4 BR+

$2,790

Research median

$1,740/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

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75223 changed -3.7% 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 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,318) is $1,833 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,740); a 3-bedroom is $2,190.

Rank in Dallas

37th cheapest of 41 ZIP codes in Dallas.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75210, 1 mile away, rents for 37% less ($1,324/mo), about $9,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75223. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,416/yr

At $2,118/mo median

Location

CityDallas

StateTX

CountyDallas County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 3.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75223 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,994

Median income

$73,318

Median age

40.4

Renters

44.8%

Age distribution

19.4%

21.9%

29.4%

14.9%

14.4%

Under 1819.4%

18–3421.9%

35–5429.4%

55–6414.9%

65+14.4%

Gender

54.5%

45.5%

Male54.5%

Female45.5%

Race & ethnicity

33.8%

67.1%

White33.8%

Black11.5%

Hispanic67.1%

Asian1.5%

Education (25+)

37%

23.5%

15.6%

23.9%

No HS diploma37%

HS diploma23.5%

Some college15.6%

Bachelor's+23.9%

Housing tenure

55.2%

44.8%

Owner55.2%

Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75223 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$61,505 → $73,318

up 19.2%

Population

14,270 → 11,994

down 15.9%

Renter share

54.7% → 44.8%

-9.9 pts

Bachelor's+

22.9% → 23.9%

+1.0 pts

Median age

34.8 → 40.4

+5.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,505 in 2021 to $73,318 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 75223 in Dallas, TX losing about 2,276 residents over the five-year window, down 15.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 54.7% to 44.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 75223

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75223 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $2,118/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($73,318/yr), ZIP 75223 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,118/mo in ZIP 75223. The local median household income is $73,318/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75223?

Rent in ZIP 75223 has fallen 3.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 75223 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75223 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #53 of 693 at $2,118/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75223 changed -3.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.