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ZIP 75238

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 33,199·Dallas County·562nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,303/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.4%
vs US Median
-$662
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75238 · $1,303
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,034
2 BR
$1,209
3 BR
$1,522
4 BR+
$1,937
Research median
$1,209/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
$15,636/yr
At $1,303/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, -5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75238 (Dallas, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,199
Median income
$82,019
Median age
35.5
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
29.4%
19.4%
29.3%
12.8%
Under 1829.4%
18–3419.4%
35–5429.3%
55–649.1%
65+12.8%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
16.8%
22.2%
White55.9%
Black16.8%
Hispanic22.2%
Asian3.2%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
17.4%
19.8%
54.4%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+54.4%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75238 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,361 → $82,019
up 20.0%
Population
31,953 → 33,199
up 3.9%
Renter share
49.5% → 49.6%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
49.4% → 54.4%
+5.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $82,019 today, compared with $68,361 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 31,953 to 33,199 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.4% to 54.4%.

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About renting in ZIP 75238

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75238 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,303/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,034/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,209/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($82,019/yr), ZIP 75238 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75238?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75238 (Dallas, TX) is $1,303. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75238 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75238's median rent of $1,303/mo is $662 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75238 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75238 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #562 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,303/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75238?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,303/mo in ZIP 75238. The local median household income is $82,019/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75238?

Rent in ZIP 75238 has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75238 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75238 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,303/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($82,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75238 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75238 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of ZIP 75238 households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75238 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75238 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75238 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,303/mo, it's $315 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75238 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75238 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,303/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 75238's median household income ($82,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75238 19%Benchmark 30%
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