NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 75243

TX · Population: 63,047

C
44/100
35
D
Safety
32
D
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
Zip 75243, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 75243

Zip code 75243 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 63,047 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $341,100 and median rent of $1,162/month against a median income of $47,319. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 33.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$47,319
Home Value
$341,100
Rent
$1,162/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
33.1%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
26%
Rent Burden
29.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety35DLower crime = higher score
Affordability32DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).