75251 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75251, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75251 is a zip code in Dallas County, Texas, which covers Northeast Dallas, with a total population of 3,804 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 75251 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75251.

The estimated population of people living in 75251 is 3,804, with a median age of 30.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75251 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,804
+1.44%
+60.64%
2020
3,750
+31.07%
-
2019
2,861
+18.52%
-
2018
2,414
+1.94%
-
2017
2,368
 - -

Population of 75251 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75251 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
43.6%
63.3%
 -31.12%
Black/African American
32.5%
13.9%
 +133.81%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
17.8%
12.5%
 +42.40%
Asian
2.9%
9.7%
 -70.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.6%
 +416.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75251 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 75251 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75251 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75251 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.7 -4.06% 35.3 -0.28% 27.7 -8.28%
2020 32 +6.67% 35.4 +12.74% 30.2 +4.86%
2019 30 -15.01% 31.4 -21.7% 28.8 -16.52%
2018 35.3 -2.75% 40.1 +2.56% 34.5 -4.17%
2017 36.3 - 39.1 - 36 -

The median age of the 75251 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 75251 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 51 +-2.74% 57 +109.54% 63 132
10 to 19 96 +69.56% 33 +278.48% 121 94
20 to 29 240 +49.51% 461 +84.27% 353 966
30 to 39 112 +190.84% 204 +103.45% 519 429
40 to 49 98 +246.85% 162 -50.31% 456 66
50 to 59 120 52.29% 82 +64.4% 113 133
60 to 69 46 -54.26% 73 -33.01% 18 38
70+ 209 -28.86% 324 -59.13% 139 164

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75251 zip code is $78,245.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 75251.

  • Under 25
    $71,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,963.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,858.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75251 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 75251, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 75251 is currently $83,075.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.44% of households in 75251 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 75251 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75251 is $50,352.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75251 by the total population of 75251.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75251 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75251 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    62.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75251 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75251 zip over the age of 16 is 3,440.

Of those people, a total of 84.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 75251 is 83.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 75251 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 46 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 702 90.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 617 97.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 654 98.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 713 90.90% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 256 81.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 93 100.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 18 100.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 135 33.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 206 7.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75251. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,815 75.70% 0.00%
Black or African American 1,178 96.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 96 87.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 177 74.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 159 100.00% 20.80%
Hispanic or Latino 545 75.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,559 77.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75251 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 75251 is 2,872, with median earnings of $55,635.00.

Women in 75251 are earning approximately 83.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,872 $55,635.00
Male 1,451 $57,342.00
Female 1,421 $47,986.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75251 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 274 $62,960.00
Business and Financial 306 $51,111.00
Computer and Mathematical 422 $78,691.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 162 $57,136.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 207 $59,130.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 150 $25,652.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $56,389.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 239 $14,464.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00
Sales 323 $55,743.00
Office and Administrative Support 299 $32,380.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 48 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75251 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 75251.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 197 $47,604.00 77 $100,575.00
Business and Financial 132 $72,917.00 174 $49,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 400 $78,609.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $0.00 47 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $0.00 94 $58,661.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $0.00 192 $59,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $36,250.00 68 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $0.00 85 $34,464.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $0.00 194 $18,221.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 183 $55,308.00 140 $77,535.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $46,016.00 258 $31,678.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,292 households in 75251, with an average household size of 1.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 648 families living in the 75251 zip code with an average family size of 2.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 75251:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 442 0 206 1,644
Average Household Size 2.72 0 2.49 1.27
Total Families 442 0 206 0
Average Household Size 2.72 0 2.08 0

Poverty

Of the 648 families living in 75251, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75251:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,793 housing units in 75251.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,292 82.06%
Vacant 501 17.94%

82.06% of the total 2,793 housing units in 75251 are rental units. This is approximately 2,292 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 0 are occupied by the owner - or 0.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75251 is $1,458.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75251 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    51
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,221
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    892
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    68
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    42

Property Value

The median value of a property in 75251 is $0.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75251 that fall into a particular value range.

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75251. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75251 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    17
  • 1960 to 1969
    102
  • 1970 to 1979
    592
  • 1980 to 1989
    57
  • 1990 to 1999
    837
  • 2000 to 2009
    408
  • 2010 to 2013
    744
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 75251 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    241
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,177
  • 2 vehicles available
    810
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    64

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75251 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75251 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75251.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    56
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    177
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    359
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    464
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    387
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    125
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    550
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    418
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    50
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 75251 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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