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ZIP 75243

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 63,481·Dallas County·669th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,051/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$914
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75243 · $1,051
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$799
1 BR
$831
2 BR
$976
3 BR
$1,228
4 BR+
$1,561
Research median
$976/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
$12,612/yr
At $1,051/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75243 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,481
Median income
$53,618
Median age
33.7
Renters
73.4%
Age distribution
24.9%
26.7%
29.9%
Under 1824.9%
18–3426.7%
35–5429.9%
55–648.4%
65+10%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
25.9%
44.3%
22.3%
White25.9%
Black44.3%
Hispanic22.3%
Asian7.4%
Education (25+)
15.3%
22.2%
27.7%
34.8%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+34.8%
Housing tenure
26.6%
73.4%
Owner26.6%
Renter73.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75243 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$928 → $1,051
up 13.3%
Income
$43,673 → $53,618
up 22.8%
Population
65,118 → 63,481
down 2.5%
Renter share
75.1% → 73.4%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 34.8%
+2.9 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 75243 in Dallas, TX paid around $928 a month. That figure now sits near $1,051, up 13.3% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $43,673 to $53,618 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.8% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 75243 in Dallas, TX losing about 1,637 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 75.1% to 73.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.9% to 34.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 75243 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 75243 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,051/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $831/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $976/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($53,618/yr), ZIP 75243 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75243?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75243 (Dallas, TX) is $1,051. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75243 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75243's median rent of $1,051/mo is $914 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75243 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75243 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #669 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,051/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75243?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,051/mo in ZIP 75243. The local median household income is $53,618/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75243?

Rent in ZIP 75243 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75243 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75243 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,051/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($53,618/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75243 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75243 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.4% of ZIP 75243 households are renters, while 26.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75243 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75243 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75243 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,051/mo, it's $567 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75243 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75243 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,051/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 75243's median household income ($53,618/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75243 24%Benchmark 30%
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