Fort Worth, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76116
Tarrant County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,746
- 1,484/sq mi High-density area
- $56,187
- Median income Below-median income area
- $305,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Worth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,484
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76116 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 76116 (Fort Worth, TX) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.0 in 2023 to 327.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, with 46,746 residents across 31.5 square miles, a density of 1,484 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76116 reports a modest median household income of $56,187 (26% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,666. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $305,800 (24% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 36.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,269.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, 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 76116 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 76116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Worth, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76116.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
225 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
138 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 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 76116, Fort Worth, 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
46,746
Population
31.5
Area (sq mi)
1,484
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76116?
36.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
10.2%
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?
$56,187
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$44,666
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76116 ranks nationally
Fort Worth, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,187 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
26,089housing units
26,089
Total Housing Units
22,668
Occupied Units
3,421
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,800
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,269
Median Rent
1977
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76116 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 234 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 262 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 304 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 321 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 327 |
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 1,302 business establishments in ZIP 76116, employing approximately 15,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $788,537,000.
1,302
Businesses
15,146
Employees
$788.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 225 | 17.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 157 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 138 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 127 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 109 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 102 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 94 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.1% |
| Information | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
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 76116 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76116
Fort Worth (76116)
46,746 residents
- 76108
Fort Worth (76108)
38,227 residents
- 76110
Fort Worth (76110)
30,434 residents
- 76107
Fort Worth (76107)
25,917 residents
- 76114
Fort Worth (76114)
24,741 residents
- 76132
Fort Worth (76132)
24,709 residents
- 76109
Fort Worth (76109)
21,710 residents
- 76135
Fort Worth (76135)
20,684 residents
- 76104 17,446
Fort Worth (76104)
17,446 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76116 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76116 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76109
Fort Worth (76109)
$100,507 median income
- 76108
Fort Worth (76108)
$80,412 median income
- 76107
Fort Worth (76107)
$79,990 median income
- 76135
Fort Worth (76135)
$74,621 median income
- 76110
Fort Worth (76110)
$69,790 median income
- 76132
Fort Worth (76132)
$63,924 median income
- 76114
Fort Worth (76114)
$62,073 median income
- 76104
Fort Worth (76104)
$61,658 median income
- 76116
Fort Worth (76116)
$56,187 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76116 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76127 | Naval Air Station Jrb, TX | 2,003 | 3.9 mi |
| 76132 | Fort Worth, TX | 24,709 | 4.1 mi |
| 76109 | Fort Worth, TX | 21,710 | 3.9 mi |
| 76107 | Fort Worth, TX | 25,917 | 4.0 mi |
| 76129 | Fort Worth, TX | 2,833 | 4.9 mi |
| 76114 | Fort Worth, TX | 24,741 | 4.4 mi |
| 76110 | Fort Worth, TX | 30,434 | 6.3 mi |
| 76108 | Fort Worth, TX | 38,227 | 5.8 mi |
| 76135 | Fort Worth, TX | 20,684 | 7.9 mi |
| 76104 | Fort Worth, TX | 17,446 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76116, 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 (46,746 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 76116 in?
ZIP code 76116 (Fort Worth) 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 76116?
ZIP code 76116 in Fort Worth, TX has a population of 46,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76116?
The median household income in ZIP 76116 is $56,187, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76116?
The median home value in ZIP 76116 is $305,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76116 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76116?
ZIP code 76116 has 1,302 business establishments employing approximately 15,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76116 are: Retail trade (225), Professional, scientific, and technical services (157), Accommodation and food services (138). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76116 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 76116?
In ZIP code 76116, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 76116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76116 is 24.3 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 76116?
In ZIP code 76116, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76116 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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