ZIP Code 75126
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Forney · Kaufman County · Texas
- Population
- 33,396
- Median income
- $103,673
- Median home value
- $361,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.9%
- Land area
- 200.3 sq mi
167/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.6
Chicago
ZIP code 75126 in Forney, Texas has a population of 33,396. The median household income is $103,673, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $361,100, 30% above the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.3 square miles in Forney, Kaufman County, Texas. The area is home to 33,396 residents, producing a population density of 167 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75126 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75126 sits at $103,673 (37% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,652. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $361,100 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $2,076 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 75126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,652
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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