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ZIP 75251

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 3,525·Dallas County·365th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,577/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$388
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ZIP 75251 · $1,577
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,197
1 BR
$1,251
2 BR
$1,464
3 BR
$1,843
4 BR+
$2,342
Research median
$1,464/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
$18,924/yr
At $1,577/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75251 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,525
Median income
$90,396
Median age
32.4
Renters
98.6%
Age distribution
52.3%
23%
Under 188.9%
18–3452.3%
35–5423%
55–649.6%
65+6.3%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.8%
40.5%
17.7%
White32.8%
Black40.5%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian6.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
31%
56.8%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
98.6%
Owner1.4%
Renter98.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75251 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,419 → $1,577
up 11.1%
Income
$78,245 → $90,396
up 15.5%
Population
3,804 → 3,525
down 7.3%
Renter share
100% → 98.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
60.6% → 56.8%
-3.8 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.4
+1.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 75251 in Dallas, TX has shifted from $1,419 to $1,577, up 11.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $90,396 today, compared with $78,245 five years earlier. 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 75251 in Dallas, TX losing about 279 residents over the five-year window, down 7.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.6% to 56.8% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75251 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,577/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,251/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,464/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($90,396/yr), ZIP 75251 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75251?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75251 (Dallas, TX) is $1,577. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75251 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75251's median rent of $1,577/mo is $388 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75251 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75251 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #365 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,577/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75251?

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 $1,577/mo in ZIP 75251. The local median household income is $90,396/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75251?

Rent in ZIP 75251 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75251 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75251 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,577/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($90,396/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75251 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75251 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 98.6% of ZIP 75251 households are renters, while 1.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75251 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75251 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75251 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,577/mo, it's $41 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75251 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75251 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,577/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 75251's median household income ($90,396/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75251 21%Benchmark 30%
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