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Arlington, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76012

Tarrant County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,689
1,214/sq mi
$88,141
Median income
$334,600
Median home value
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arlington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,214
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, with 25,689 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 1,214 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,141 (17% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,616. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $334,600 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,442 monthly, and 67.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tarrant County, letting you compare 76012 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 76012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76012.

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 76012, 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

25,689

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

1,214

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76012?

39.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

20.5%

Foreign-Born

White 52.0%
African American 13.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%

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?

$88,141

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$44,616

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76012 ranks nationally

Arlington, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,141 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,446

Total Housing Units

10,567

Occupied Units

879

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$334,600

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,442

Median Rent

1976

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)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76012 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 186
2021 +14.8% 214
2022 +20.0% 257
2023 +3.5% 265
2024 +0.8% 268

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 572 business establishments in ZIP 76012, employing approximately 6,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,242,000.

572

Businesses

6,142

Employees

$357.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 128 22.4%
Retail trade 68 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 11.4%
Construction 48 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 43 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.7%
Wholesale trade 24 4.2%
Manufacturing 18 3.1%
Finance and insurance 18 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 5 0.9%

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 76012 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 76012 ranks #6 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 76012 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 76012 ranks the highest of 9 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
76013 Arlington, TX 30,680 2.6 mi
76120 Fort Worth, TX 15,283 2.6 mi
76011 Arlington, TX 21,594 3.3 mi
76015 Arlington, TX 16,658 4.3 mi
76006 Arlington, TX 22,639 3.1 mi
76022 Bedford, TX 13,212 5.3 mi
76112 Fort Worth, TX 38,993 4.6 mi
76010 Arlington, TX 55,706 4.1 mi
76040 Euless, TX 27,524 4.8 mi
76053 Hurst, TX 28,421 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tarrant County

76063 standard
Mansfield, TX
Pop: 61,361
76244 standard
Keller, TX
Pop: 60,388
76010 standard
Arlington, TX
Pop: 55,706
76137 standard
Fort Worth, TX
Pop: 54,911
76133 standard
Fort Worth, TX
Pop: 48,394
76179 standard
Fort Worth, TX
Pop: 48,058

Related Areas

Tarrant County Arlington, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76012 in? ▼
ZIP code 76012 (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 76012? ▼
ZIP code 76012 in Arlington, TX has a population of 25,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76012? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76012 is $88,141, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76012? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76012 is $334,600, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76012? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76012 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76012? ▼
ZIP code 76012 has 572 business establishments employing approximately 6,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76012? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76012 are: Health care and social assistance (128), Retail trade (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76012? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76012 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 76012? ▼
In ZIP code 76012, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 76012? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76012 is 25.8 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 76012? ▼
In ZIP code 76012, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76012? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76012 is 14.1% 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.