% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Dallas Metro

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The highest SNAP participation rates, exceeding 30–50%, concentrate in south Dallas zip codes and pockets south of Arlington and Fort Worth, forming a distinct corridor of food assistance dependency through the southern half of the metro. Northern suburbs including Plano, McKinney, and the areas northwest of Fort Worth consistently register near 0–5% SNAP usage, creating a sharp north-south socioeconomic divide across the metroplex. Garland, Irving, and Mesquite occupy a middle band with moderate participation rates generally in the 10–20% range, serving as a transitional zone between the affluent northern tier and the higher-need southern communities.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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