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Arlington, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76016

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

30,852
1,344/sq mi
$108,885
Median income
$334,500
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,344
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, with 30,852 residents across 23.0 square miles, a density of 1,344 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76016 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,885 (44% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,263. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. Median home value sits at $334,500 (35% above the state average), median rent at $1,797 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, 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 76016 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 76016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76016.

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 76016, 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

30,852

Population

23.0

Area (sq mi)

1,344

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 76016?

42.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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?

$108,885

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$46,263

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76016 ranks nationally

Arlington, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,885 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,767

Total Housing Units

11,200

Occupied Units

567

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$334,500

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,797

Median Rent

1982

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76016 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 196
2021 +15.7% 226
2022 +22.3% 277
2023 +0.8% 279
2024 +1.8% 284

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 573 business establishments in ZIP 76016, employing approximately 4,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,165,000.

573

Businesses

4,724

Employees

$188.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 96 16.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 61 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 54 9.4%
Construction 50 8.7%
Retail trade 47 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 7.2%
Finance and insurance 35 6.1%
Wholesale trade 21 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.1%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Information 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 76016 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 76016 ranks #5 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 76016 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 76016 ranks #2 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
76017 Arlington, TX 44,724 2.4 mi
76015 Arlington, TX 16,658 3.2 mi
76013 Arlington, TX 30,680 2.9 mi
76119 Fort Worth, TX 42,761 4.3 mi
76060 Kennedale, TX 6,764 3.7 mi
76112 Fort Worth, TX 38,993 4.4 mi
76120 Fort Worth, TX 15,283 5.8 mi
76001 Arlington, TX 30,460 4.6 mi
76014 Arlington, TX 34,072 5.9 mi
76012 Arlington, TX 25,689 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tarrant County

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Mansfield, TX
Pop: 61,361
76244 standard
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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 76016 in? ▼
ZIP code 76016 (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 76016? ▼
ZIP code 76016 in Arlington, TX has a population of 30,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76016 is $108,885, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76016 is $334,500, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76016 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76016? ▼
ZIP code 76016 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 4,724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76016 are: Health care and social assistance (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (84), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76016 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 76016? ▼
In ZIP code 76016, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 76016? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76016 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76016? ▼
In ZIP code 76016, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76016 is 4.8% 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.