Arlington, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76006
Tarrant County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,639
- 1,158/sq mi High-density area
- $59,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $294,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,158
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, with 22,639 residents across 19.6 square miles, a density of 1,158 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76006 reports a modest median household income of $59,139 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,382. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $294,200 (19% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 24.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,405.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tarrant County, so 76006 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 76006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76006.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
46 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 76006, Arlington, 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
22,639
Population
19.6
Area (sq mi)
1,158
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76006?
33.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
17.5%
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?
$59,139
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$47,382
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76006 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Arlington, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,139 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,737 Texas 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
13,990housing units
13,990
Total Housing Units
12,456
Occupied Units
1,534
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,200
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,405
Median Rent
1987
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76006 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 167 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 235 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 234 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 232 |
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 478 business establishments in ZIP 76006, employing approximately 8,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $461,810,000.
478
Businesses
8,020
Employees
$461.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.5% |
| Information | 10 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.3% |
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 76006 vs 76040 →
ZIP 76006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76010
Arlington (76010)
55,706 residents
- 76014
Arlington (76014)
34,072 residents
- 76021
Bedford (76021)
33,673 residents
- 76039
Euless (76039)
32,925 residents
- 76040
Euless (76040)
27,524 residents
- 76012
Arlington (76012)
25,689 residents
- 76006
Arlington (76006)
22,639 residents
- 76011 21,594
Arlington (76011)
21,594 residents
- 76120 15,283
Fort Worth (76120)
15,283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76006 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76012
Arlington (76012)
$88,141 median income
- 76021
Bedford (76021)
$87,097 median income
- 76039
Euless (76039)
$83,140 median income
- 76120
Fort Worth (76120)
$80,922 median income
- 76155
Fort Worth (76155)
$73,229 median income
- 76040
Euless (76040)
$72,661 median income
- 76022
Bedford (76022)
$72,560 median income
- 76014
Arlington (76014)
$60,333 median income
- 76006
Arlington (76006)
$59,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76006 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76040 | Euless, TX | 27,524 | 2.1 mi |
| 76011 | Arlington, TX | 21,594 | 2.4 mi |
| 76012 | Arlington, TX | 25,689 | 3.1 mi |
| 76010 | Arlington, TX | 55,706 | 4.4 mi |
| 76155 | Fort Worth, TX | 3,115 | 4.0 mi |
| 76022 | Bedford, TX | 13,212 | 4.1 mi |
| 76120 | Fort Worth, TX | 15,283 | 4.6 mi |
| 76039 | Euless, TX | 32,925 | 5.2 mi |
| 76021 | Bedford, TX | 33,673 | 5.0 mi |
| 76014 | Arlington, TX | 34,072 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76006, 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 (22,639 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 76006 in?
ZIP code 76006 (Arlington) is located in Tarrant County, Texas. Tarrant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tarrant-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76006?
ZIP code 76006 in Arlington, TX has a population of 22,639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76006?
The median household income in ZIP 76006 is $59,139, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76006?
The median home value in ZIP 76006 is $294,200, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76006 is African American at 36.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76006?
ZIP code 76006 has 478 business establishments employing approximately 8,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76006 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76006 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 76006?
In ZIP code 76006, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 76006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76006 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76006?
In ZIP code 76006, approximately 24.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76006 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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