Fort Worth, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76131
Tarrant County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,374
- 726/sq mi High-density area
- $108,694
- Median income Above-median income area
- $343,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Worth pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 726
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76131 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76131 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, with 28,374 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 726 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76131 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,694 (44% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,354. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $343,100 (39% above the average Texas ZIP), while 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,911.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, 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 76131 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 76131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Worth, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76131.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 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 76131, 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
28,374
Population
39.1
Area (sq mi)
726
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76131?
34.1
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
16.6%
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?
$108,694
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$41,354
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76131 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)
$108,694 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
19,030housing units
19,030
Total Housing Units
18,761
Occupied Units
269
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$343,100
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,911
Median Rent
2009
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
-0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76131 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 198 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 231 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 287 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 300 |
| 2024 | -0.0% | 300 |
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 529 business establishments in ZIP 76131, employing approximately 7,065 people with a combined annual payroll of $426,692,000.
529
Businesses
7,065
Employees
$426.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 67 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 55 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 76131 vs 76106 →
ZIP 76131 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76244
Keller (76244)
60,388 residents
- 76137
Fort Worth (76137)
54,911 residents
- 76179
Fort Worth (76179)
48,058 residents
- 76106
Fort Worth (76106)
35,389 residents
- 76131
Fort Worth (76131)
28,374 residents
- 76182
North Richland Hills (76182)
28,209 residents
- 76148 23,331
Fort Worth (76148)
23,331 residents
- 76164 16,748
Fort Worth (76164)
16,748 residents
- 76052 15,995
Haslet (76052)
15,995 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76131 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76052
Haslet (76052)
$143,555 median income
- 76244
Keller (76244)
$122,217 median income
- 76182
North Richland Hills (76182)
$120,558 median income
- 76131
Fort Worth (76131)
$108,694 median income
- 76179
Fort Worth (76179)
$107,428 median income
- 76177
Fort Worth (76177)
$104,189 median income
- 76137
Fort Worth (76137)
$90,718 median income
- 76148
Fort Worth (76148)
$89,840 median income
- 76102
Fort Worth (76102)
$75,859 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76131 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76106 | Fort Worth, TX | 35,389 | 4.8 mi |
| 76137 | Fort Worth, TX | 54,911 | 3.6 mi |
| 76164 | Fort Worth, TX | 16,748 | 7.1 mi |
| 76148 | Fort Worth, TX | 23,331 | 5.6 mi |
| 76244 | Keller, TX | 60,388 | 4.9 mi |
| 76179 | Fort Worth, TX | 48,058 | 5.7 mi |
| 76177 | Fort Worth, TX | 4,891 | 6.7 mi |
| 76052 | Haslet, TX | 15,995 | 7.3 mi |
| 76182 | North Richland Hills, TX | 28,209 | 8.0 mi |
| 76102 | Fort Worth, TX | 8,111 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76131, 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 (28,374 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 76131 in?
ZIP code 76131 (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 76131?
ZIP code 76131 in Fort Worth, TX has a population of 28,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76131?
The median household income in ZIP 76131 is $108,694, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76131?
The median home value in ZIP 76131 is $343,100, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76131 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76131?
ZIP code 76131 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 7,065 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76131 are: Transportation and warehousing (67), Other services (except public administration) (60), Construction (55). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76131?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76131 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 76131?
In ZIP code 76131, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 76131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76131 is 28.9 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 76131?
In ZIP code 76131, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76131 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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