ZIP Code 76126
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Fort Worth · Tarrant County · Texas
- Population
- 19,395
- Median income
- $113,905
- Median home value
- $383,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.5%
- Land area
- 164.6 sq mi
118/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
Chicago
ZIP code 76126 in Fort Worth, Texas has a population of 19,395. The median household income is $113,905, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $383,700, 38% above the US average. 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.6 square miles in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. The area is home to 19,395 residents, producing a population density of 118 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76126 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76126 sits at $113,905 (51% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $57,571. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $383,700 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,736 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tarrant County, so you can benchmark 76126 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 76126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$57,571
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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