Quick Answer: Living in 75042 means settling in west-central Garland, a Dallas County ZIP of about 39,000 people between the Richardson border and downtown Garland. Median rent runs below the citywide figure, a DART Blue Line station sits inside the ZIP, and Dallas job centers are a short train or freeway trip away.
Living in 75042 is a practical pick for people who want Garland, TX prices and a real transit option. The ZIP covers the city's west-central side, from the Richardson line toward downtown Garland. Serving renters across west Garland and the wider Dallas area, Hickory Apartments on South Jupiter Road sits inside this ZIP, so what follows comes from the area we work in every day.
What Is Living in 75042 Like?
Living in 75042 feels like an established, working suburb. Streets are mostly mid-century homes and garden-style apartment communities, with groceries and restaurants lined up along Walnut Street, Jupiter Road and Forest Lane. It's denser than most of Garland, and both the Dallas and Richardson city lines are only a few minutes away.
Garland TX 75042 by the Numbers
The 2020 Census counted 39,148 residents here across roughly 7.6 square miles. That's more than 5,000 people per square mile. Households are large, averaging a little over three people, and the median age sits near 33.
75042 County, City Limits and Schools
Looking up the 75042 county? It's Dallas County, all of it. Garland as a city reaches into Collin and Rockwall counties, but this ZIP doesn't. Neighboring ZIPs include 75040 and 75041 in Garland, 75081 in Richardson, and 75238 and 75243 in Dallas.
Most addresses are zoned to Garland ISD. A portion falls in Richardson ISD, so confirm the district for any address before you sign.
Which West Garland Neighborhoods Are in 75042?
West Garland neighborhoods inside this ZIP include Western Heights, the area covered by the West Garland Neighborhood Association, and the blocks around Forest Lane and Jupiter Road. The City of Garland describes Western Heights as bounded by Shiloh, Walnut, Lawson and Western, and picked it for its Where the Heart Is reinvestment program.
The West Garland Neighborhood Association covers a wider area: Buckingham Road on the north, Forest Lane on the south, Shiloh Road on the east and the city limit on the west. It meets at Hollabaugh Recreation Center on West Walnut, beside Hollabaugh Park.
Garland DART Station Access at Forest/Jupiter
The closest Garland DART station for most of this ZIP is Forest/Jupiter Station at 3232 Forest Lane, which carries a 75042 address. It's on the Blue Line, which reached Garland in November 2002. DART's published schedule shows trains about every 15 minutes at peak and every 20 minutes midday. Downtown Garland Station is the next stop east, over in 75040.
Our website lists the Blue Line as roughly a 9-minute walk from Hickory. See the route on our map and directions page.
Sylvan Heights West and West Dallas, Dallas TX: Two Common Mix-Ups
Two names show up in searches for this ZIP that don't belong to it. Sylvan Heights West is a Fort Worth neighborhood in ZIP 76111, not a Garland one. Garland does have a Sylvan Drive, but it's in the Garland Heights area of 75040.
West Dallas, Dallas TX is a separate neighborhood on the opposite side of downtown Dallas from Garland. If a listing pairs either name with a 75042 address, check the map before you tour.
What Is the Cost of Living in Garland TX and 75042?
The cost of living in Garland TX lands close to the national average, and 75042 is one of the city's lower-cost ZIPs for housing. American Community Survey data puts median gross rent at $1,388 in 75042. The citywide figure is $1,641 and the national one is $1,413, per U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. Texas also has no state income tax.
One caveat. Search cost of living Garland TX and the indexes you find won't agree with each other: ERI's calculator had Garland about 5% below the national average as of February 2026, while trackers built on C2ER data put it a few points above. Treat any single index as a rough guide.
| Measure | ZIP 75042 | Garland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,388 | $1,641 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $64,266 | $76,320 | $80,734 |
| Annual rent as a share of income | About 26% | About 26% | About 21% |
75042 Apartments and Typical Rents
Asking rents often run lower than the Census median, partly because gross rent includes utilities and covers rental houses too. ApartmentHomeLiving's April 2026 listings showed 75042 apartments averaging about $1,070 for a one-bedroom and $1,461 for a two-bedroom. Apartments.com put Garland's average one-bedroom at $1,230. Compare layouts on our one and two-bedroom floor plans.
Is Garland Texas Safe?
Garland's violent crime rate sits below both the Texas and national averages, while property crime runs somewhat above the national figure. FBI data for 2024, the latest full year published, shows about 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in Garland against roughly 359 nationally. Property crime came in near 1,988 per 100,000, compared with 1,760 nationally.
Vehicle theft is the weak spot. Citywide numbers also hide block-by-block differences, so visit after dark, ask the leasing office about lighting and gate access, and look up recent incident reports for the exact address.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What county is 75042 in?
ZIP 75042 is entirely in Dallas County, Texas. The postal city is Garland, and the ZIP covers the west-central part of town near the Richardson and Dallas city lines. Property taxes, courts and county services all run through Dallas County, even though parts of Garland farther out sit in Collin and Rockwall counties.
2. Is 75042 a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The ZIP offers below-median rent for Garland, a Blue Line rail station, and quick access to Richardson and Dallas employers. The tradeoffs are older housing stock, higher density than the rest of the city, and property crime rates that call for normal precautions with vehicles.
3. What DART station is in 75042?
Forest/Jupiter Station, at 3232 Forest Lane, is the rail station with a 75042 address. It's served by the DART Blue Line toward downtown Dallas in one direction and Downtown Garland and Rowlett in the other. Bus routes and GoLink on-demand service also connect at the station, according to DART.
4. How much is rent in 75042?
Census data shows a median gross rent of $1,388 for the ZIP. Listing sites tracked lower asking prices in spring 2026, with one-bedroom apartments averaging about $1,070 and two-bedrooms about $1,461. Figures vary by provider and change monthly, so confirm current pricing directly with any community you're considering.
5. What should I check before renting in 75042?
- Which school district the address is zoned to, Garland ISD or Richardson ISD.
- The walking route and distance to Forest/Jupiter Station.
- What utilities are included in the quoted rent.
- Parking, lighting and gate access at night.
Conclusion
West-central Garland gives renters a rare mix for the Dallas area: rail access, rents under the city median, and an address that's minutes from two neighboring cities. It isn't the newest part of town, and that's reflected in the price. If living in 75042 fits your commute and budget, tour Hickory at 320 South Jupiter Road or start an application online.
