| City: | Forney, Texas |
| City Alias: | Heartland, Heath, Heathridge |
| Counties: | Kaufman County[Primary] Rockwall County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:02:07 PM |
| Population: | 64,573 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 469 / 945 / 972 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 32.7314, -96.4463 |
| Land Area: | 81.56 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 75126 has 64,573 residents and 20,247 households (average 3.19 persons per household). The median age is 32.4 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (22.8%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 64,573Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 77,116Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 115,688Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 791.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $104,001Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 20,247Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $337,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.69Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30,324 | 31,825 | 33,914 | 35,767 | 37,042 | 39,766 | 42,409 | 44,740 | 48,987 | 52,078 | 60,232 | 67,852 | 77,116 |
| Decennial Census | 33,396 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 64,573 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.4
Male Median Age: 31.3
Female Median Age: 33.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,693 | 2,951 | 3,229 | 2,673 | 1,754 | 1,736 | 2,364 | 2,586 | 2,369 | 2,100 | 1,777 | 1,524 | 1,199 | 933 | 634 | 379 | 234 | 117 |
| Female | 2,509 | 2,903 | 3,124 | 2,666 | 1,625 | 1,950 | 2,854 | 3,076 | 2,591 | 2,194 | 1,833 | 1,703 | 1,409 | 1,139 | 768 | 473 | 258 | 246 |
| Total | 5,202 | 5,854 | 6,353 | 5,339 | 3,379 | 3,686 | 5,218 | 5,662 | 4,960 | 4,294 | 3,610 | 3,227 | 2,608 | 2,072 | 1,402 | 852 | 492 | 363 |
| White: | 34,908 | 49.74% |
| Black: | 14,709 | 20.96% |
| Hispanic:* | 13,939 | 19.86% |
| Asian: | 1,636 | 2.33% |
| American Indian: | 527 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 57 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 4,398 | 6.27% |
| Total: | 70,174 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 31,252 | 48.40% | 31.3 years |
| Females: | 33,321 | 51.60% | 33.3 years |
| Total: | 64,573 | 100% | 32.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 66,748 | 86.56% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,377 | 1.79% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5,050 | 6.55% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3,941 | 11.66% |
| Total Population: | 77,116 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 68,125 | 88.34% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8,991 | 11.66% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $104,001, which is far above the state median ($76,292), is up $18,680 (21.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,272. Family households earn a median of $113,536 versus $74,434 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,102). By gender, male median income is $71,156 and female is $58,257, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $12,899 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 75.9%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is edges higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,321 | $86,872 | $85,677 | $83,554 | $80,654 | $82,473 | $89,782 | $95,309 | $99,729 | $92,808 | $93,908 | $101,456 | $104,001 |
| Median Family Income | $88,052 | $90,953 | $90,887 | $88,947 | $88,379 | $91,410 | $97,638 | $103,130 | $106,733 | $104,096 | $103,477 | $109,784 | $113,536 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $48,320 | $49,479 | $49,663 | $53,087 | $53,494 | $52,778 | $57,250 | $56,049 | $56,427 | $55,422 | $55,938 | $62,671 | $74,434 |
| Median Male Income | $54,684 | $55,865 | $56,961 | $57,214 | $60,292 | $59,871 | $61,940 | $63,286 | $64,152 | $67,152 | $68,558 | $71,517 | $71,156 |
| Median Female Income | $42,483 | $43,274 | $44,562 | $45,643 | $45,804 | $47,122 | $50,026 | $51,799 | $52,644 | $50,116 | $52,038 | $56,312 | $58,257 |
| Employed: | 39,414 | 71.53% |
| Unemployed: | 2,285 | 4.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13,401 | 24.32% |
| Total: | 55,100 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17,634 | 44.74% |
| Service: | 5,556 | 14.10% |
| Sales and Office: | 8,551 | 21.70% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,826 | 7.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4,847 | 12.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 39,414 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $337,200, which is much higher than the state median ($260,400), is up $180,300 (114.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $117,500. The median gross rent is $1,930, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,339), is up $466 (31.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $366. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.14% (75.17% with a mortgage, 24.83% free-and-clear) and renters 17.86% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.63%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,900 | $156,700 | $157,300 | $157,800 | $160,700 | $168,100 | $186,200 | $198,800 | $219,700 | $231,400 | $253,900 | $301,500 | $337,200 |
| Less than $500: | 138 | 3.30% |
| $500 to $999: | 65 | 1.55% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 904 | 21.61% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,079 | 25.79% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,356 | 32.41% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 432 | 10.33% |
| $3,000 or more: | 98 | 2.34% |
| No Rent: | 112 | 2.68% |
| Total: | 4,184 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,464 | $1,466 | $1,441 | $1,378 | $1,276 | $1,256 | $1,272 | $1,322 | $1,564 | $1,524 | $1,714 | $1,786 | $1,930 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14,470 | 61.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,779 | 20.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4,184 | 17.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 23,433 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 23,433 | 96.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 883 | 3.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,316 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 22,216 | 91.36% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,913 | 7.87% |
| Other Units: | 187 | 0.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,316 | 100% |
In 2023, 35.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (33.10%). High school or higher is 91.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 11.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (17.40%). Public coverage is 18.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (10.50%), up 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.06%). College enrollment is 20.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,375 | 2.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,427 | 5.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10,106 | 21.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11,017 | 23.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 4,964 | 10.66% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,780 | 25.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,919 | 10.56% |
| Total: | 46,588 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 42,786 | 91.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16,699 | 35.84% |
| Private Insurance: | 58,612 | 71.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 14,385 | 17.65% |
| No Insurance: | 8,496 | 10.43% |
| Total: | 81,493 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 72,997 | 89.57% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1,436 | 5.94% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,984 | 8.21% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,888 | 45.06% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,927 | 20.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,930 | 20.40% |
| Total: | 24,165 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3,420 | 14.15% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17,799 | 73.66% |
ZIP Code 75126 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 952 business establishments, employing about 12,124 people with an annual payroll of $520,861,000. USPS data shows 36,266 residential mailboxes and 790 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 36,266Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 790Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 38,356Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 17,792Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,107Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 952Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $121,454,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $520,861,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12,124Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 75126 is located in Kaufman County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 75126, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 81.56 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.276 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX (CBSA Div 19124)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 7,807,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 81.56 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.276 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04,05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10122.99, 5043.85 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Dallas, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4826604Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Forney city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 75126 is part of 3 school districts, including: Crandall Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Forney Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Rockwall Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 22 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.