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Population and households in ZIP 75253
Household size in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.45 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.66 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.49 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 75253 are large by national standards, averaging 3.49 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.28, even as the national average fell. Only 37 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.9 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.8 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.6 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 75253 is young: half of its residents are under 26.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 28.4, even as the national median rose. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 75253 (19.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 75253 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 75253
Renters in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in ZIP 75253 rent their homes (31.6%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 47.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 75253 than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 75253 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 75253 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $866 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $923 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,093 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,578 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$712 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 75253 costs $1,578 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Dallas area overall ($1,865). Rent has climbed $712 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 75253
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 75253 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 82 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.9% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in ZIP 75253 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 75253
| Period | ZIP 75253 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 75253 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 75253 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 75253 | 3.49 | 26.6 | 19.7% | 31.6% | 5.8% | 1998 | $1,578 | 11.7% | 63.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 75180 | 3.37 | 32.0 | 15.9% | 33.7% | 12.1% | 1986 | $1,448 | 9.1% | 71.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 75159 | 3.25 | 33.8 | 15.4% | 19.6% | 8.9% | 1991 | $1,514 | 13.2% | 76.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 75181 | 3.77 | 31.6 | 20.6% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 1998 | $2,280 | 26.2% | 90.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 75217 | 3.59 | 30.2 | 19.7% | 34.5% | 7.3% | 1968 | $1,423 | 7.0% | 61.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 75149 | 2.99 | 34.3 | 19.9% | 32.8% | 6.2% | 1977 | $1,798 | 15.8% | 77.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 75141 | 3.10 | 27.8 | 23.4% | 50.0% | 2.2% | 1995 | $1,397 | 9.6% | 69.6% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 75227 | 3.20 | 31.3 | 25.1% | 47.8% | 7.9% | 1974 | $1,284 | 12.8% | 69.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 75172 | 3.34 | 28.8 | 14.2% | 35.7% | 5.8% | 1996 | $1,406 | 19.9% | 62.3% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 75126 | 3.48 | 32.2 | 13.9% | 20.3% | 4.9% | 2011 | $2,104 | 37.3% | 91.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 75114 | 3.46 | 33.2 | 13.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 2011 | $1,675 | 20.8% | 84.1% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 75253. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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