City

Balch Springs, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Texas

👥27,006Population
💰$70,695Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$208,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.4%Hispanic: 51.1%Black: 33%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White14.4%
Hispanic51.1%
Black33.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma489 (3.8%)
HS Graduate5,231 (40.5%)
Some College1,719 (13.3%)
Associates1,526 (11.8%)
Bachelors2,069 (16%)
Graduate Degree1,874 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,695 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,249/mo
Total Housing Units9,238
Vacant Units865

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Balch Springs, TX

Balch Springs is a city in Texas, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,006 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Balch Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,695 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Balch Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,249 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Balch Springs is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.11%).

Balch Springs, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Balch Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75180 27,006 $70,695 $208,100 $1,249 8.4% 30.6% 64.1%