ZIP code
75206
in Dallas, TexasPopulation 38,909
65.89/ 100
Ranked #1,662 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 5.2%)
Ranked #44 of 1,868 Texas ZIPs (top 2.4%)
Ranked #16 of 265 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ZIPs (top 6.1%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Binge drinking
23.4%
in the top 1.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
20.3%
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
2.5%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Stroke
1.4%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
27.7%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
5.2%
in the bottom 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
5.5%
in the bottom 1.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
3.4%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, ZIP 75206, one of several in Dallas, Texas ranks in the top 5.2% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,662nd) and the top 2.4% of Texas (44th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled high blood pressure rests in the bottom 1.4% nationally, and coronary heart disease stands in the bottom 1.2% nationally. Modeled stroke lies in the bottom 1.2% nationally, and high cholesterol lands in the bottom 1.9% nationally. Modeled diabetes sits in the bottom 1.3% nationally, mobility disability is in the bottom 1.1% nationally, and hearing disability settles in the bottom 1.2% nationally. On the other side, modeled binge drinking resides in the top 1.0% nationally, PFOA in drinking water registers at the national maximum, and PFOS in drinking water rests at the national maximum.
Read against the ZIPs closest to it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To spell things out, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Close by, ZIP 75205, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 99%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 86%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 67%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 80%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 65%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.7%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 76%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 19%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 9%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 1.0%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 88%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 92%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 71%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.4%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 47%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 59%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 46%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.8%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 81%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 61%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 88%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 72%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.8%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 72%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 42%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
75204
Texasshares a border
Score 63.95
Closest healthier
75205
Texasshares a border
Score 68.81
Similar health profile
78748
Texas99% similar profile
Score 62.67
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 12.0% | 10.7–13.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 20.3% | 18.2–22.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.1% | 8.1–10.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 2.5% | 2.3–2.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 2.5% | 2.3–2.9 |
| Depression among adults | 22.1% | 19.5–24.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 5.2% | 4.6–6.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 27.7% | 25.1–30.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 27.5% | 23.9–31.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 1.4% | 1.3–1.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.4% | 5.2–7.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.1% | 8.1–10.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 62.6% | 59.6–65.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 71.6% | 68.4–74.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.3% | 82.5–86.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.8% | 61.0–68.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.9% | 63.2–68.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.9% | 71.2–82.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 23.4% | 20.5–26.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 6.6% | 5.7–7.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 15.6% | 13.6–17.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 30.1% | 26.9–33.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 10.5% | 9.3–11.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.8% | 14.2–17.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 10.8% | 9.7–12.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 18.2% | 16.1–20.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.2–5.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.8–6.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 1.6% | 1.5–1.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.4–2.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.4% (3.5–26.4%) n=1,869 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 22.3% (8.2–41.5%) n=1,862 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.2% (2.5–30.0%) n=1,881 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 77.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.9% (9.0–51.4%) n=1,881 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.4%) n=1,865 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.8%) n=1,868 |
| Broadband subscription | 96.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (75.0–97.3%) n=1,868 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 35.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 26.2% (8.8–40.3%) n=1,868 |
| Homeownership rate | 27.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (46.4–92.3%) n=1,868 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 3.1% (0.0–9.0%) n=1,868 |
| Foreign-born population | 13.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.1% (0.1–26.4%) n=1,886 |
| Single-parent households | 58.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.5% (34.3–70.6%) n=1,861 |
| Population 65+ | 7.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 16.1% (8.6–30.1%) n=1,886 |
| Median age | 30.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 38.3 yr (30.9–52.3) n=1,866 |
| Median household income | $91,023 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $69,983 ($46,006–$112,413) n=1,737 |
| Median home value | $615,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $210,500 ($97,060–$429,760) n=1,693 |
| Median gross rent | $1,777 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,154 ($764–$1,815) n=1,508 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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