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 High-density area
- $88,141
- Median income Above-median income area
- $334,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,616. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $334,600 (35% above the average Texas ZIP), while 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,442.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tarrant County, so 76012 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 76012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, TX
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$44,616
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76012 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)
$88,141 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
11,446housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 76010
Arlington (76010)
55,706 residents
- 76112
Fort Worth (76112)
38,993 residents
- 76013
Arlington (76013)
30,680 residents
- 76053
Hurst (76053)
28,421 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
- 76015 16,658
Arlington (76015)
16,658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76012 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76012 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
- 76120
Fort Worth (76120)
$80,922 median income
- 76015
Arlington (76015)
$73,709 median income
- 76040
Euless (76040)
$72,661 median income
- 76022
Bedford (76022)
$72,560 median income
- 76013
Arlington (76013)
$70,471 median income
- 76053
Hurst (76053)
$64,141 median income
- 76006
Arlington (76006)
$59,139 median income
- 76112
Fort Worth (76112)
$57,724 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76012, 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 (25,689 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 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.
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