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ZIP 75226

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 5,199·Dallas County·395th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,532/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$433
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ZIP 75226 · $1,532
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,165
1 BR
$1,212
2 BR
$1,421
3 BR
$1,792
4 BR+
$2,277
Research median
$1,421/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
$18,384/yr
At $1,532/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.5% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75226 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,199
Median income
$70,546
Median age
32.3
Renters
96.5%
Age distribution
50.2%
28.2%
Under 188.4%
18–3450.2%
35–5428.2%
55–648%
65+5.2%
Gender
54%
46%
Male54%
Female46%
Race & ethnicity
38.5%
30.1%
26.6%
White38.5%
Black30.1%
Hispanic26.6%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
19%
24.7%
47%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma19%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+47%
Housing tenure
96.5%
Owner3.5%
Renter96.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75226 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,445 → $1,532
up 6.0%
Income
$60,290 → $70,546
up 17.0%
Population
5,133 → 5,199
up 1.3%
Renter share
92.8% → 96.5%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 47%
+12.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 75226 in Dallas, TX stood at $1,445 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,532, reflecting a 6.0% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $60,290 to $70,546 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.0% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 5,133 residents to roughly 5,199. Renters now make up 96.5% of households, compared with 92.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47% of adults here, versus 34.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 75226 in Dallas, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75226 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,532/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,212/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,421/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($70,546/yr), ZIP 75226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75226 (Dallas, TX) is $1,532. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75226's median rent of $1,532/mo is $433 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75226 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75226 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #395 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,532/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/mo in ZIP 75226. The local median household income is $70,546/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75226?

Rent in ZIP 75226 has decreased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75226 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,532/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($70,546/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 96.5% of ZIP 75226 households are renters, while 3.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75226 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75226 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75226 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,532/mo, it's $86 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,532/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 75226's median household income ($70,546/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75226 26%Benchmark 30%
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