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 High-density area
- $108,885
- Median income Above-median income area
- $334,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76016 (Arlington, TX) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.9 in 2023 to 284.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,263. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $334,500 (35% above the average Texas ZIP), while 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,797.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tarrant County, so 76016 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 76016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76016.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 76016?
42.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
10.9%
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?
$108,885
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
11,767housing units
11,767
Total Housing Units
11,200
Occupied Units
567
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,500
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 76017
Arlington (76017)
44,724 residents
- 76119
Fort Worth (76119)
42,761 residents
- 76112
Fort Worth (76112)
38,993 residents
- 76014
Arlington (76014)
34,072 residents
- 76016
Arlington (76016)
30,852 residents
- 76013
Arlington (76013)
30,680 residents
- 76001
Arlington (76001)
30,460 residents
- 76012
Arlington (76012)
25,689 residents
- 76015 16,658
Arlington (76015)
16,658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76016 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76060
Kennedale (76060)
$119,156 median income
- 76016
Arlington (76016)
$108,885 median income
- 76001
Arlington (76001)
$105,311 median income
- 76017
Arlington (76017)
$90,083 median income
- 76012
Arlington (76012)
$88,141 median income
- 76120
Fort Worth (76120)
$80,922 median income
- 76015
Arlington (76015)
$73,709 median income
- 76013
Arlington (76013)
$70,471 median income
- 76014
Arlington (76014)
$60,333 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76016, 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 (30,852 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 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.
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