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Household size in ZIP 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.24 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 76008 are large by national standards, averaging 3.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.94 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 76008 is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of the Dallas area. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.0, even as the national median rose.
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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 76008, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 76008 has a lower 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 76008
Renters in ZIP 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 76008 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 23.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in ZIP 76008 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 53 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 76008 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 57 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,151 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,029 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,827 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,653 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,502 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 76008 costs $2,653 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,502 a month from 2006–10, a 131% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 22.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 76008
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.2% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 76008: 60.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 76008: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher 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 76008
| Period | ZIP 76008 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 76008 has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 15 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 76008 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 76008 | 3.24 | 37.8 | 7.1% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 2009 | $2,653 | 60.2% | 97.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 76087 | 2.88 | 40.4 | 6.8% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 2003 | $1,897 | 38.3% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 76126 | 2.72 | 40.3 | 6.6% | 19.1% | 7.3% | 1997 | $1,959 | 50.0% | 94.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 76108 | 2.85 | 37.4 | 11.2% | 28.9% | 10.9% | 1991 | $1,805 | 26.8% | 88.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 76116 | 2.29 | 37.1 | 16.9% | 62.6% | 13.3% | 1975 | $1,419 | 31.5% | 87.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 76086 | 2.48 | 40.4 | 11.6% | 44.5% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,363 | 25.5% | 89.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 76085 | 3.35 | 38.5 | 7.0% | 16.6% | 6.3% | 1998 | $1,485 | 17.8% | 85.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 76132 | 2.33 | 40.6 | 11.8% | 65.9% | 12.8% | 1994 | $1,509 | 49.6% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 76127 | 3.88 | 36.8 | 20.4% | 91.4% | 57.9% | 1963 | $1,172 | 3.3% | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 76135 | 2.60 | 37.6 | 13.3% | 40.3% | 8.7% | 1989 | $1,428 | 21.3% | 87.6% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 76114 | 2.84 | 34.8 | 10.7% | 44.7% | 9.8% | 1973 | $1,305 | 18.2% | 75.7% | 5.8% |
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 76008. 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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