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Lancaster, TX
City in Dallas County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75134, 75146.
Population
40,820
Land area
33.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,235
ZIP codes
2
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 89th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $68,302, 13% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,300 (13% below Texas) and median rent is $1,704 a month.
Local data for Lancaster, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lancaster, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,302
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$246,300
Median rent
$1,704/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,862), Irish Americans (677), Salvadoran Americans (578).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
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
$43.74B
FY 2026, $16,736 per person
PPP loans
$66.08M
2,371 loans, 6,300 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lancaster, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 36°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lancaster
2 in or overlapping Lancaster. Population shown
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HutchinsCity | 4.8 mi | 9.1 |
| WilmerCity | 5 mi | 12.1 |
| Red OakCity | 5 mi | 16.2 |
| DeSotoCity | 5.5 mi | 21.6 |
| Glenn HeightsCity | 6.3 mi | 7.3 |
| FerrisCity | 7 mi | 4.6 |
| Pecan HillCity | 7.7 mi | 2.1 |
| OvillaCity | 7.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Oak LeafCity | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| DuncanvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 11.2 |
| Cedar HillCity | 11 mi | 35.8 |
| Cockrell HillCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Balch SpringsCity | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| PalmerTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| SeagovilleCity | 14 mi | 18.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, TX in?
- Lancaster is in Dallas County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lancaster, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lancaster include 75134, 75146.
- What is the population of Lancaster, TX?
- About 40,820 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Bear Creek Ranch (2.7 mi), Hutchins (4.8 mi), Wilmer (5 mi), Red Oak (5 mi), DeSoto (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023