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ZIP 75225

Pop. 22,237·Dallas County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$3,287/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$1,322
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ZIP 75225 · $3,287
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,380
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$2,900
3 BR
$3,650
4 BR+
$4,640
Research median
$2,900/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
$39,444/yr
At $3,287/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75225 (University Park, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 85.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,237
Median income
$200,234
Median age
47.6
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
25.3%
24.8%
16.5%
22.2%
Under 1825.3%
18–3411.2%
35–5424.8%
55–6416.5%
65+22.2%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
90.3%
White90.3%
Black1%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian3.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
85.4%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma4.2%
Some college9.3%
Bachelor's+85.4%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75225 in University Park, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,179 → $3,287
up 50.8%
Income
$169,547 → $200,234
up 18.1%
Population
21,703 → 22,237
up 2.5%
Renter share
21.5% → 24.1%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
84.8% → 85.4%
+0.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 75225 in University Park, TX has climbed 50.8% since 2021, going from about $2,179 per month to roughly $3,287 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $169,547 in 2021 to $200,234 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 32.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,703 to 22,237 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 24.1% of households rent today, against 21.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75225 in University Park, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75225 covers University Park, TX. The median rent here is $3,287/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,900/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($200,234/yr), ZIP 75225 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75225 (University Park, TX) is $3,287. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75225's median rent of $3,287/mo is $1,322 (67%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75225 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75225 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #3 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $3,287/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,287/mo in ZIP 75225. The local median household income is $200,234/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75225?

Rent in ZIP 75225 has increased 20.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75225 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,287/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($200,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75225 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 75225 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75225 compare to the rest of University Park?

ZIP 75225 is more affordable than University Park overall. At $3,287/mo, it's $2,137 below the University Park citywide median of $5,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,287/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 75225's median household income ($200,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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