City

Desoto, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Dallas County  ·  Texas

👥55,997Population
💰$83,386Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$282,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.1%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 68%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.6%Race
White8.1%
Hispanic19.1%
Black68.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma199 (0.5%)
HS Graduate9,491 (25.9%)
Some College4,905 (13.4%)
Associates7,534 (20.6%)
Bachelors3,085 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree11,369 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College13.4%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,386 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$282,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,478/mo
Total Housing Units22,054
Vacant Units1,046

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Desoto, TX

Desoto is a city in Texas, located in Dallas County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,997 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Desoto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,386 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Desoto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,478 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Desoto is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (67.96%).

Desoto, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Desoto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75115 55,997 $83,386 $282,900 $1,478 7.5% 39.5% 70.5%

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