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DeSoto, TX

City in Dallas County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75115.

Population

56,211

Land area

21.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,598

ZIP codes

1

DeSoto and its ZIP codes

Full map

DeSoto at a glance

  • DeSoto is about 22 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • It is the 68th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • Households here earn a median of $82,782 a year, 5% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,400 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $1,666 a month.

Local data for DeSoto, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

DeSoto, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,782

Poverty rate

7.6%

Median home value

$319,400

Median rent

$1,666/mo

Homeownership

69.6%

Bachelor's or higher

30.1%

Median age

41.9

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,418), German Americans (1,115), Irish Americans (656).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for DeSoto.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$92,543

1,829,643 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$84,975

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.7B

FY 2026, $16,736 per person

PPP loans

$112M

3,451 loans, 12,698 jobs reported

Dallas County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

DeSoto, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home17.0%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

DeSoto, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,654

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

4,809

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 38°F

37.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in DeSoto, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.0%

U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts

ZIP codes in DeSoto

1 in or overlapping DeSoto. Population shown

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Cities near DeSoto

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DuncanvilleCity4.2 mi11.2
Glenn HeightsCity4.7 mi7.3
OvillaCity5.3 mi5.8
LancasterCity5.5 mi33.1
Cedar HillCity5.7 mi35.8
Oak LeafCity6.6 mi2.4
Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.6
Cockrell HillCity9 mi0.6
Red OakCity9.2 mi16.2
HutchinsCity9.4 mi9.1
Pecan HillCity9.6 mi2.1
Grand PrairieCity10 mi72.4
WilmerCity10 mi12.1
MidlothianCity12 mi63.7
FerrisCity12 mi4.6
WaxahachieCity14 mi49.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is DeSoto, TX in?
DeSoto is in Dallas County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in DeSoto, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping DeSoto include 75115.
What is the population of DeSoto, TX?
About 56,211 people live in DeSoto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near DeSoto?
Nearby places include Duncanville (4.2 mi), Glenn Heights (4.7 mi), Ovilla (5.3 mi), Lancaster (5.5 mi), Cedar Hill (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023