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ZIP 75254

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 25,050·Dallas County·537th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,344/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$621
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ZIP 75254 · $1,344
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,022
1 BR
$1,063
2 BR
$1,248
3 BR
$1,571
4 BR+
$1,998
Research median
$1,248/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
$16,128/yr
At $1,344/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75254 (Dallas, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,050
Median income
$67,216
Median age
33.5
Renters
75.1%
Age distribution
21.7%
32%
25.9%
13%
Under 1821.7%
18–3432%
35–5425.9%
55–647.4%
65+13%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
42.1%
23.3%
31.2%
White42.1%
Black23.3%
Hispanic31.2%
Asian7.1%
Education (25+)
22.2%
23.3%
46.8%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
24.9%
75.1%
Owner24.9%
Renter75.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75254 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,211 → $1,344
up 11.0%
Income
$62,569 → $67,216
up 7.4%
Population
24,047 → 25,050
up 4.2%
Renter share
79.4% → 75.1%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.7% → 46.8%
+0.1 pts
Median age
30.8 → 33.5
+2.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 75254 in Dallas, TX has increased from $1,211 to $1,344, a 11.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $62,569 to $67,216 across the same window, up 7.4% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 24,047 residents to roughly 25,050. Renters now make up 75.1% of households, compared with 79.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 75254 in Dallas, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75254 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,344/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,063/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,248/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($67,216/yr), ZIP 75254 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 75254?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75254 (Dallas, TX) is $1,344. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75254 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75254's median rent of $1,344/mo is $621 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75254 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75254 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #537 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,344/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75254?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,344/mo in ZIP 75254. The local median household income is $67,216/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75254?

Rent in ZIP 75254 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75254 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75254 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,344/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($67,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75254 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75254 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.1% of ZIP 75254 households are renters, while 24.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 75254 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 75254 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75254 is more affordable than Dallas overall. At $1,344/mo, it's $274 below the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75254 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75254 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,344/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 75254's median household income ($67,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75254 24%Benchmark 30%
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