🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

76126

Fort Worth

ZIP Code 76126 is a standard zip code serving Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas (TX), in Tarrant County, United States. It has an estimated population of 19,395 with a median household income of $76,330. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Tarrant
City: Fort Worth
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.640000
Longitude: -97.544800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 63.56 mi²
Water Area: 5.83 mi²
Population Density: 305.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.724708°N, 32.555297°S, -97.424977°E, -97.591237°W

With 19,395 residents spread across 63.56 square miles, this area has a population density of 305.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

19,395

Population

80th percentile

$76,330

Median Income

85th percentile

$142,900

Median Home Value

55th percentile

63.56 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 76126 is $76,330, and the median home value is $142,900. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

8,414

Total Units

7,884

Occupied Units

93.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Fort Worth, TX.

76101

Fort Worth

76102

Fort Worth

76103

Fort Worth

76104

Fort Worth

76105

Fort Worth

76106

Fort Worth

76107

Fort Worth

76108

Fort Worth

76109

Fort Worth

76110

Fort Worth

Similar ZIP Codes in Texas

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Texas.

78006

Boerne

$73,417

75098

Wylie

$81,413

75173

Nevada

$67,327

78645

Leander

$73,601

78154

Schertz

$71,432

77044

Houston

$72,761

75791

Whitehouse

$68,630

76060

Kennedale

$74,375

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.