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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
$87,097
Median income
$374,400
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,100. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $374,400 (51% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,502 monthly, and 51.7% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 76021, plus 6 more within Tarrant County, give a clearer read than the 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 76021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bedford, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76021.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76021?

39.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,718

Total Housing Units

15,141

Occupied Units

577

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.7%
Renter 48.3%

$374,400

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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

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ZIP 76021 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 76021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76021 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 76021 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Tarrant County

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Pop: 61,361
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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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.