Fort Worth, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76126
Tarrant County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,395
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $113,905
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Worth pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76126 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 76126 (Fort Worth, TX) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.0 in 2023 to 304.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76126 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, home to 19,395 residents across 164.6 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76126 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,905 (51% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,571. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $383,700 (55% above the average Texas ZIP), while 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,736.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tarrant County, so 76126 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 76126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Worth, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76126.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 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 76126, 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
19,395
Population
164.6
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76126?
39.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
5.5%
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?
$113,905
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$57,571
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76126 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Fort Worth, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$113,905 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,737 Texas 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
10,989housing units
10,989
Total Housing Units
10,185
Occupied Units
804
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,700
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,736
Median Rent
1996
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76126 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 207 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 237 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 288 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 286 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 304 |
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 587 business establishments in ZIP 76126, employing approximately 6,605 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,345,000.
587
Businesses
6,605
Employees
$380.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 89 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
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 76126 vs 76132 →
ZIP 76126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76133
Fort Worth (76133)
48,394 residents
- 76116
Fort Worth (76116)
46,746 residents
- 76108
Fort Worth (76108)
38,227 residents
- 76123
Fort Worth (76123)
29,722 residents
- 76132
Fort Worth (76132)
24,709 residents
- 76036
Crowley (76036)
22,352 residents
- 76109
Fort Worth (76109)
21,710 residents
- 76126
Fort Worth (76126)
19,395 residents
- 76008 13,602
Aledo (76008)
13,602 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76126 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76008
Aledo (76008)
$168,314 median income
- 76035
Cresson (76035)
$118,333 median income
- 76126
Fort Worth (76126)
$113,905 median income
- 76123
Fort Worth (76123)
$102,768 median income
- 76109
Fort Worth (76109)
$100,507 median income
- 76036
Crowley (76036)
$97,973 median income
- 76108
Fort Worth (76108)
$80,412 median income
- 76133
Fort Worth (76133)
$75,523 median income
- 76132 $63,924
Fort Worth (76132)
$63,924 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76126 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76132 | Fort Worth, TX | 24,709 | 6.0 mi |
| 76123 | Fort Worth, TX | 29,722 | 7.0 mi |
| 76108 | Fort Worth, TX | 38,227 | 9.8 mi |
| 76116 | Fort Worth, TX | 46,746 | 7.2 mi |
| 76133 | Fort Worth, TX | 48,394 | 8.0 mi |
| 76036 | Crowley, TX | 22,352 | 7.0 mi |
| 76008 | Aledo, TX | 13,602 | 7.7 mi |
| 76035 | Cresson, TX | 1,622 | 8.6 mi |
| 76109 | Fort Worth, TX | 21,710 | 8.8 mi |
| 76129 | Fort Worth, TX | 2,833 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76126, 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 (19,395 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 76126 in?
ZIP code 76126 (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 76126?
ZIP code 76126 in Fort Worth, TX has a population of 19,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76126?
The median household income in ZIP 76126 is $113,905, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76126?
The median home value in ZIP 76126 is $383,700, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76126 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76126?
ZIP code 76126 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 6,605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76126 are: Construction (89), Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76126 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 76126?
In ZIP code 76126, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% 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 76126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76126 is 28.6 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 76126?
In ZIP code 76126, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76126 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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