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ZIP 75249

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 16,447·Dallas County·35th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,257/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$292
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ZIP 75249 · $2,257
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,090
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,450/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
$27,084/yr
At $2,257/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75249 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,447
Median income
$85,500
Median age
34.3
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
32.1%
20.3%
26.2%
Under 1832.1%
18–3420.3%
35–5426.2%
55–649.7%
65+11.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
12.6%
44.7%
40.8%
White12.6%
Black44.7%
Hispanic40.8%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
26.5%
30.2%
33.9%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75249 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,345 → $85,500
up 12.0%
Population
17,629 → 16,447
down 6.7%
Renter share
23.8% → 25.2%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 33.9%
+7.7 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.3
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $76,345 to $85,500 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,629 to 16,447 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.2% to 33.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75249 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $2,257/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($85,500/yr), ZIP 75249 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75249 (Dallas, TX) is $2,257. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75249's median rent of $2,257/mo is $292 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75249 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75249 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #35 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,257/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,257/mo in ZIP 75249. The local median household income is $85,500/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75249?

Rent in ZIP 75249 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 75249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75249 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,257/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($85,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75249 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of ZIP 75249 households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75249 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75249 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $2,257/mo, it's $639 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,257/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 75249's median household income ($85,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75249 32%Benchmark 30%
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