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ZIP 75253

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 24,395·Dallas County·221st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,759/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.9%
Month-over-Month
+16.2%
vs US Median
-$206
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ZIP 75253 · $1,759
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,730/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
$21,108/yr
At $1,759/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.9% YoY, +16.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75253 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,395
Median income
$60,874
Median age
28.5
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
33.6%
27.8%
24.9%
Under 1833.6%
18–3427.8%
35–5424.9%
55–649.1%
65+4.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
30%
71.4%
White30%
Black13%
Hispanic71.4%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
36.2%
31.6%
21.2%
No HS diploma36.2%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+10.9%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75253 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,716 → $60,874
up 30.3%
Population
24,090 → 24,395
up 1.3%
Renter share
35.4% → 31.1%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.5% → 10.9%
+2.4 pts
Median age
25.6 → 28.5
+2.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 75253 in Dallas, TX now reports about $60,874, up from $46,716 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 75253 in Dallas, TX adding about 305 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.4% to 31.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.5% to 10.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75253 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,759/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($60,874/yr), ZIP 75253 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75253?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75253 (Dallas, TX) is $1,759. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75253 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75253's median rent of $1,759/mo is $206 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75253 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75253 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #221 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,759/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75253?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in ZIP 75253. The local median household income is $60,874/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75253?

Rent in ZIP 75253 has decreased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75253 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75253 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,759/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($60,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75253 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 75253 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 75253 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75253 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75253 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75253 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $1,759/mo, it's $141 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75253 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75253 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,759/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 75253's median household income ($60,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75253 35%Benchmark 30%
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