Forney, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75126
Kaufman County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,396
- 167/sq mi High-density area
- $103,673
- Median income Above-median income area
- $361,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Forney pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 167
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75126 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75126 (Forney, TX) fell -2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.3 in 2023 to 260.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forney, Kaufman County, Texas, with 33,396 residents across 200.3 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75126 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,673 (37% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,652. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $361,100 (46% above the average Texas ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,076.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kaufman County, so 75126 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 75126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forney, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75126.
- Construction
Construction
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75126, Forney, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,396
Population
200.3
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75126?
31.6
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
12.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$103,673
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$39,652
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75126 ranks nationally
Forney, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$103,673 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,009housing units
26,009
Total Housing Units
24,912
Occupied Units
1,097
Vacant Units
3.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,100
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$2,076
Median Rent
2012
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75126 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 216 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 268 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 266 |
| 2024 | -2.3% | 260 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 952 business establishments in ZIP 75126, employing approximately 12,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $520,861,000.
952
Businesses
12,124
Employees
$520.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 160 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 63 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.3% |
| Information | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 75126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75043
Garland (75043)
58,094 residents
- 75126
Forney (75126)
33,396 residents
- 75032
Rockwall (75032)
27,986 residents
- 75181
Mesquite (75181)
25,908 residents
- 75159 18,339
Seagoville (75159)
18,339 residents
- 75182 5,118
Sunnyvale (75182)
5,118 residents
- 75114 4,660
Crandall (75114)
4,660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75126 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75182
Sunnyvale (75182)
$170,348 median income
- 75032
Rockwall (75032)
$135,742 median income
- 75181
Mesquite (75181)
$111,052 median income
- 75126
Forney (75126)
$103,673 median income
- 75114
Crandall (75114)
$88,013 median income
- 75043
Garland (75043)
$76,778 median income
- 75159
Seagoville (75159)
$72,897 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75126 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75126, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,396 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75126 in?
ZIP code 75126 (Forney) is located in Kaufman County, Texas. Kaufman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kaufman-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75126?
ZIP code 75126 in Forney, TX has a population of 33,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75126?
The median household income in ZIP 75126 is $103,673, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75126?
The median home value in ZIP 75126 is $361,100, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75126 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75126?
ZIP code 75126 has 952 business establishments employing approximately 12,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75126 are: Construction (160), Other services (except public administration) (101), Health care and social assistance (95). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75126 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75126?
In ZIP code 75126, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75126 is 37.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75126?
In ZIP code 75126, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75126 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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