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ZIP 75228

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 67,714·Dallas County·512th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,374/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$591
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ZIP 75228 · $1,374
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,590/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
$16,488/yr
At $1,374/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75228 (Dallas, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,714
Median income
$62,667
Median age
32.4
Renters
50.8%
Age distribution
27.3%
26.4%
24.5%
Under 1827.3%
18–3426.4%
35–5424.5%
55–6411.1%
65+10.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
28.2%
20.3%
54.8%
White28.2%
Black20.3%
Hispanic54.8%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
26%
28.2%
24%
21.8%
No HS diploma26%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
49.2%
50.8%
Owner49.2%
Renter50.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75228 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,018 → $62,667
up 22.8%
Population
71,450 → 67,714
down 5.2%
Renter share
53.6% → 50.8%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.4% → 21.8%
+4.4 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.4
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $51,018 to $62,667 across the same window, up 22.8% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 5.2% since 2021, moving from about 71,450 residents to roughly 67,714. Renters now make up 50.8% of households, compared with 53.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.8% of adults here, versus 17.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75228 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,374/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,667/yr), ZIP 75228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75228 (Dallas, TX) is $1,374. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75228's median rent of $1,374/mo is $591 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75228 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #512 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,374/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,374/mo in ZIP 75228. The local median household income is $62,667/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75228?

Rent in ZIP 75228 has increased 13.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75228 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,374/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($62,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.8% of ZIP 75228 households are renters, while 49.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75228 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75228 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75228 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,374/mo, it's $244 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,374/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 75228's median household income ($62,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75228 26%Benchmark 30%
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