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Population and households in ZIP 76205
Household size in ZIP 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 76205 run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 76205 is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 33.8, as it has nationally.
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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 76205 than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 76205
Renters in ZIP 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.0% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.3% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.0% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 76205 rent: 58.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.0 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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 76205 as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 76205 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $899 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $937 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,106 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,585 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 76205 pays $1,585 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Dallas area overall ($1,865). Rents are up $686 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.1% 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 76205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 76205 than nationally: 44.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 76205 is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Dallas area as a whole (87.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 76205
| Period | ZIP 76205 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 76205: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 76205 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 76205 | 2.49 | 34.6 | 12.7% | 58.0% | 8.6% | 1990 | $1,585 | 44.2% | 89.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 76201 | 2.18 | 28.8 | 5.4% | 78.8% | 8.6% | 1980 | $1,317 | 47.5% | 95.4% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 76203 | 2.57 | 20.2 | 2.0% | 60.4% | 30.9% | 1980 | $2,074 | 42.3% | 89.0% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 76209 | 2.48 | 34.2 | 12.0% | 53.7% | 8.3% | 1987 | $1,591 | 36.2% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 76207 | 2.50 | 39.8 | 7.8% | 37.8% | 4.7% | 2004 | $2,044 | 43.6% | 90.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 76210 | 2.79 | 39.2 | 8.1% | 25.7% | 4.4% | 2002 | $2,117 | 42.3% | 92.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 76208 | 3.11 | 35.8 | 10.2% | 33.1% | 7.9% | 2006 | $1,671 | 37.5% | 89.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 76226 | 3.08 | 39.1 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2012 | $2,858 | 65.5% | 98.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 75065 | 2.79 | 39.2 | 9.3% | 25.3% | 5.2% | 1999 | $1,820 | 38.5% | 89.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 76249 | 3.07 | 38.2 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 4.0% | 2000 | $2,147 | 34.1% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 75077 | 2.86 | 41.9 | 6.0% | 21.7% | 3.8% | 1993 | $2,254 | 49.8% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
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 76205. 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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