PlainZIP

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
$103,673
Median income
$361,100
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,652. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $361,100 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,076 a month; 80.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kaufman County, so you can benchmark 75126 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 75126?

31.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 46.6%
African American 28.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

26,009

Total Housing Units

24,912

Occupied Units

1,097

Vacant Units

3.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$361,100

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 75126 vs 75181 →

ZIP 75126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75126 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
75181 Mesquite, TX 25,908 6.1 mi
75032 Rockwall, TX 27,986 7.9 mi
75114 Crandall, TX 4,660 9.1 mi
75182 Sunnyvale, TX 5,118 7.2 mi
75159 Seagoville, TX 18,339 10.6 mi
75043 Garland, TX 58,094 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kaufman County

75160 standard
Terrell, TX
Pop: 23,627
75142 standard
Kaufman, TX
Pop: 18,982
75161 standard
Terrell, TX
Pop: 6,165
75114 standard
Crandall, TX
Pop: 4,660
75158 standard
Scurry, TX
Pop: 4,139
75157 standard
Rosser, TX
Pop: 310

Related Areas

Kaufman County Forney, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.