| ZIP Code | 75243 |
| ZIP Code Name | Dallas |
| Primary County | Dallas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 65,118 |
| Area Code(s) | 214 / 469 / 972 |
| Current Time | CDT |
75243 is a United States ZIP Code located in Dallas Texas. Portions of 75243 are also in Garland and Richardson. 75243 is entirely within Dallas County. 75243 is within Metro Dallas-Fort Worth.
75243 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 75243 have at least a High School Diploma. 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 3.5%.
| Population | 65,118 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.45% |
| Population Density | 7,490 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,162 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.8% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $43,673 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $52,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 42.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 40.22% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 23.16% |
| Associates Degree | 2,254 | 7.78% |
| Masters Degree | 2,303 | 7.95% |
| Professional Degree | 592 | 2.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 349 | 1.21% |
| Coordinates | 32.91175461,-96.73561859 |
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| Region | Metro Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 9 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 32a - Northern Blackland Prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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