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ZIP 75236

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 18,963·Dallas County·363rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,578/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$387
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ZIP 75236 · $1,578
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,610/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
$18,936/yr
At $1,578/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75236 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,963
Median income
$49,715
Median age
30.3
Renters
70.7%
Age distribution
30.3%
27.6%
24.1%
Under 1830.3%
18–3427.6%
35–5424.1%
55–648%
65+10%
Gender
40.9%
59.1%
Male40.9%
Female59.1%
Race & ethnicity
22%
38.3%
44.2%
White22%
Black38.3%
Hispanic44.2%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
23.4%
21.2%
29.1%
26.3%
No HS diploma23.4%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
29.3%
70.7%
Owner29.3%
Renter70.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75236 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,462 → $49,715
up 11.8%
Population
17,545 → 18,963
up 8.1%
Renter share
69.7% → 70.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18% → 26.3%
+8.3 pts
Median age
29.6 → 30.3
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 75236 in Dallas, TX now reports about $49,715, up from $44,462 in 2021. The population has grown by 8.1% since 2021, moving from about 17,545 residents to roughly 18,963. College-educated residents now make up 26.3% of adults here, versus 18% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 75236

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75236 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($49,715/yr), ZIP 75236 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75236?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75236 (Dallas, TX) is $1,578. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75236's median rent of $1,578/mo is $387 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75236 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75236 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #363 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,578/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 75236. The local median household income is $49,715/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75236?

Rent in ZIP 75236 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75236 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,578/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($49,715/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75236 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.7% of ZIP 75236 households are renters, while 29.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75236 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75236 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75236 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,578/mo, it's $40 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75236 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,578/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 75236's median household income ($49,715/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75236 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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