ZIP Code 76012
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Arlington · Tarrant County · Texas
- Population
- 25,689
- Median income
- $88,141
- Median home value
- $334,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.4%
- Land area
- 21.2 sq mi
1,214/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Chicago
ZIP code 76012 in Arlington, Texas has a population of 25,689. The median household income is $88,141, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $334,600, 20% above the US average. 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.2 square miles in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. The area is home to 25,689 residents, producing a population density of 1,214 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 76012 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76012 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $334,600 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,442 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tarrant County, so you can benchmark 76012 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 76012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76012.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction 48
Construction
48 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 76012, Arlington, 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
25,689
Population
21.2
Area (sq mi)
1,214
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76012?
39.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
20.5%
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?
$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
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?
11,446
Total Housing Units
10,567
Occupied Units
879
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76012 vs 76013 →
| 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 |
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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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