75243 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 75243 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 75243 is African American. The current unemployment level in 75243 is 4.1%.
| Population | 63,047 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.45% |
| Population Density | 7,252 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,162 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,673 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $434,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 42.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 40.22% |
75243 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,677 | 30.79% |
| Black | 29,859 | 42.41% |
| Hispanic | 14,310 | 20.32% |
| Asian | 4,256 | 6.04% |
| Native American | 255 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 54 | 0.08% |
75243 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,022 | 12.09% |
| Black | 3,475 | 41.12% |
| Hispanic | 3,142 | 37.18% |
| Asian | 780 | 9.23% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
75243 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,427 | 4.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,470 | 22.35% |
| High School Diploma | 7,180 | 24.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 722 | 2.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 944 | 3.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,706 | 23.17% |
| Associates Degree | 2,254 | 7.79% |
| Masters Degree | 2,303 | 7.96% |
| Professional Degree | 592 | 2.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 349 | 1.21% |