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Population and households in ZIP 76209
Household size in ZIP 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 76209 has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 76209 is young: half of its residents are under 34.2, 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 climbed from 31.0, mirroring the country.
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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 76209 (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 76209
Renters in ZIP 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.9% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.4% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 76209: 53.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (39.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, 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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 76209 as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 76209 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in the Dallas area overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, 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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $926 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $927 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,206 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,591 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$665 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 76209 pays $1,591 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). Rent has climbed $665 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 76209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 76209 as nationally: 36.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Dallas area (39.5%). The share with a degree is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 76209 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.5 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 76209
| Period | ZIP 76209 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 76209 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 76209 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 76209 | 2.48 | 34.2 | 12.0% | 53.7% | 8.3% | 1987 | $1,591 | 36.2% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 76201 | 2.18 | 28.8 | 5.4% | 78.8% | 8.6% | 1980 | $1,317 | 47.5% | 95.4% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 76205 | 2.49 | 34.6 | 12.7% | 58.0% | 8.6% | 1990 | $1,585 | 44.2% | 89.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 76203 | 2.57 | 20.2 | 2.0% | 60.4% | 30.9% | 1980 | $2,074 | 42.3% | 89.0% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 76207 | 2.50 | 39.8 | 7.8% | 37.8% | 4.7% | 2004 | $2,044 | 43.6% | 90.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 76208 | 3.11 | 35.8 | 10.2% | 33.1% | 7.9% | 2006 | $1,671 | 37.5% | 89.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 76210 | 2.79 | 39.2 | 8.1% | 25.7% | 4.4% | 2002 | $2,117 | 42.3% | 92.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 76249 | 3.07 | 38.2 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 4.0% | 2000 | $2,147 | 34.1% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 75065 | 2.79 | 39.2 | 9.3% | 25.3% | 5.2% | 1999 | $1,820 | 38.5% | 89.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 76227 | 2.79 | 35.4 | 12.9% | 19.6% | 4.6% | 2015 | $2,107 | 45.4% | 95.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 76226 | 3.08 | 39.1 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2012 | $2,858 | 65.5% | 98.2% | 2.5% |
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 76209. 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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