Bedford, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76021
Tarrant County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,673
- 1,794/sq mi High-density area
- $87,097
- Median income Above-median income area
- $374,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bedford pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,794
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76021 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 76021 (Bedford, TX) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.5 in 2023 to 301.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas, with 33,673 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 1,794 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,097 (15% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,100. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $374,400 (51% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,502; 51.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tarrant County, so 76021 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 76021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bedford, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76021.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
82 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 76021, Bedford, 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
33,673
Population
18.8
Area (sq mi)
1,794
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76021?
39.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
13.4%
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?
$87,097
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$48,100
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76021 ranks nationally
Bedford, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,097 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
15,718housing units
15,718
Total Housing Units
15,141
Occupied Units
577
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$374,400
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,502
Median Rent
1985
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76021 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 208 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 233 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 281 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 296 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 301 |
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 831 business establishments in ZIP 76021, employing approximately 11,946 people with a combined annual payroll of $647,917,000.
831
Businesses
11,946
Employees
$647.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 38 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 76021 vs 76022 →
ZIP 76021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76021
Bedford (76021)
33,673 residents
- 76180
North Richland Hills (76180)
33,444 residents
- 76039
Euless (76039)
32,925 residents
- 76053
Hurst (76053)
28,421 residents
- 76182
North Richland Hills (76182)
28,209 residents
- 76040
Euless (76040)
27,524 residents
- 76012
Arlington (76012)
25,689 residents
- 76034
Colleyville (76034)
22,748 residents
- 76006
Arlington (76006)
22,639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76034
Colleyville (76034)
$217,914 median income
- 76182
North Richland Hills (76182)
$120,558 median income
- 76054
Hurst (76054)
$109,881 median income
- 76012
Arlington (76012)
$88,141 median income
- 76021 $87,097
Bedford (76021)
$87,097 median income
- 76039 $83,140
Euless (76039)
$83,140 median income
- 76180 $81,503
North Richland Hills (76180)
$81,503 median income
- 76040 $72,661
Euless (76040)
$72,661 median income
- 76022 $72,560
Bedford (76022)
$72,560 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76021 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76022 | Bedford, TX | 13,212 | 1.7 mi |
| 76054 | Hurst, TX | 11,764 | 2.7 mi |
| 76039 | Euless, TX | 32,925 | 2.8 mi |
| 76034 | Colleyville, TX | 22,748 | 2.9 mi |
| 76040 | Euless, TX | 27,524 | 3.3 mi |
| 76053 | Hurst, TX | 28,421 | 3.7 mi |
| 76006 | Arlington, TX | 22,639 | 5.0 mi |
| 76012 | Arlington, TX | 25,689 | 6.8 mi |
| 76180 | North Richland Hills, TX | 33,444 | 5.5 mi |
| 76182 | North Richland Hills, TX | 28,209 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76021, 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 (33,673 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 76021 in?
ZIP code 76021 (Bedford) 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 76021?
ZIP code 76021 in Bedford, TX has a population of 33,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76021?
The median household income in ZIP 76021 is $87,097, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76021?
The median home value in ZIP 76021 is $374,400, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76021 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76021?
ZIP code 76021 has 831 business establishments employing approximately 11,946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76021 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (135), Health care and social assistance (128), Retail trade (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76021 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 76021?
In ZIP code 76021, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 76021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76021 is 23.7 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 76021?
In ZIP code 76021, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76021 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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