ZIP Code 76012 in Arlington, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Arlington, Texas
County:Tarrant County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:20:33 PM
Population:27,080 [See All]
Area Codes:682 / 817
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.7641, -97.1469
Land Area:8.203 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 76012 has 27,080 residents and 10,493 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.3%, higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,080Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,043Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:26,738Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,301.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,468Source: Census ACS
Households:10,493Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$292,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--24,67924,96225,89126,69826,42326,81926,57126,91925,71926,73028,75027,76928,043
Decennial Census25,689------------------27,080------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.3

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 42.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male819838821963786874832846779775883832890656558409285248
Female771806806877764844871892861835925965884793680605414393
Total1,5901,6441,6271,8401,5501,7181,7031,7381,6401,6101,8081,7971,7741,4491,2381,014699641
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,25850.29%
Black:3,89312.83%
Hispanic:*7,28023.99%
Asian:1,0243.38%
American Indian:1980.65%
Hawaiian:360.12%
Other:2,6518.74%
Total:30,340100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,09448.35%38.6 years
Females:13,98651.65%42.2 years
Total:27,080100%40.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:22,09178.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4141.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,0757.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,46319.75%
Total Population:28,043100%
Total Native Population:22,50580.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,53819.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $84,468, which is far above the state median ($76,292), is up $23,641 (38.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,446. Family households earn a median of $102,917 versus $54,212 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,705). By gender, male median income is $56,671 and female is $61,204, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $4,533 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.3%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$60,827$59,458$56,627$57,602$56,749$58,969$58,256$61,214$65,022$70,569$73,261$80,972$84,468
Median Family Income$72,420$72,181$69,077$67,005$66,556$68,899$69,256$73,221$79,663$87,969$91,021$107,148$102,917
Median NonFamily Income$35,476$34,578$36,307$39,488$39,286$41,649$44,873$44,375$41,654$43,143$46,992$46,320$54,212
Median Male Income$50,993$47,542$44,804$44,330$47,950$48,731$52,188$53,880$53,863$51,875$54,697$56,974$56,671
Median Female Income$40,406$42,988$41,069$41,205$42,807$40,241$39,780$40,781$47,370$45,820$50,238$57,772$61,204
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14,19062.73%
Unemployed:5062.24%
Not In Labor Force:7,92335.03%
Total:22,619100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,42845.30%
Service:1,67111.78%
Sales and Office:2,29116.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,65311.65%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,14715.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,190100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $292,200, which is much higher than the state median ($260,400), is up $132,300 (82.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,100. The median gross rent is $1,307, which is modestly lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $453 (53.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $313. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.62% (53.22% with a mortgage, 46.78% free-and-clear) and renters 35.38% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.99%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$159,900$163,800$162,100$163,400$165,100$170,000$174,600$186,300$200,100$217,900$241,900$281,000$292,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:391.03%
$500 to $999:64116.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,84548.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:79320.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:2105.53%
$2,500 to $2,999:782.05%
$3,000 or more:862.26%
No Rent:1052.77%
Total:3,797100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$854$847$847$877$895$916$948$981$994$984$1,155$1,222$1,307
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,69134.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,24430.23%
Renter Occupied:3,79735.38%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,732100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,73293.01%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8066.99%
Total Housing Units:11,538100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,38272.65%
Multi-Family Units:2,83824.60%
Other Units:3182.76%
Total Housing Units:11,538100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 42.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 90.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 21.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.30%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.04%). College enrollment is 24.18%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,0305.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8844.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,51722.96%
Some college, no degree:3,65718.59%
Associate's degree:1,1625.91%
Bachelor's degree:5,24226.65%
Graduate or professional degree:3,17816.16%
Total:19,670100%
High school or higher:17,75690.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,42042.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,82651.12%
Public Insurance:9,31530.09%
No Insurance:5,81918.80%
Total:30,960100%
Has Health Insurance:25,14181.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.7%9.2%11.8%15.1%14.4%12.8%14.2%15.6%10.2%9.9%11.9%10.0%9.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:5017.91%
Kindergarten:3996.30%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,66442.04%
High school (grades 9-12):1,24119.58%
College or graduate school:1,53224.18%
Total:6,337100%
Early Childhood:90014.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,30467.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 76012 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 572 business establishments, employing about 6,142 people with an annual payroll of $357,242,000. USPS data shows 10,527 residential mailboxes and 795 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,527Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:795Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,657Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,048Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,403Source: USPS
# of Businesses:572Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$88,192,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$357,242,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,142Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 76012 is located in Tarrant County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 25th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 76012, and is subdivided into the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, TX division. It covers 8.203 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.066 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:19100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, TX (CBSA Div 23104)Source: Census
CBSA Population:7,807,555Source: Census
MSA:Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:8.203 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.066 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:25Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7620.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Fort Worth-Arlington, TX PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4804000Source: Census
Place Name:Arlington city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


76013 | | 76011

Schools in ZIP Code 76012


ZIP Code 76012 is in the Arlington Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Butler El 2121 Margaret Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Lamar H S 1400 W Lamar Blvd
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Pope El 901 Chestnut Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Shackelford J H 2000 N Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Speer El 811 Fuller St
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Turning Point Secondary School 2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Kooken Ed Ctr 423 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Community Based Pk 423 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Wimbish World Language Academy 1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Arlington Independent School District
Country Day School Of Arlington 1105 W Randol Mill Rd
Arlington, TX 76012
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76012


Arlington Baptist University 3001 W Division
Arlington, TX 76012-3425
Type: Post Secondary
Cci Training Center-Arlington 770 E. Road To Six Flags # 140
Arlington, TX 76011
Type: Post Secondary
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Arlington 2200 Park Row
Arlington, TX 76013
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Texas At Arlington 701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Arlington, TX 76013
Type: Post Secondary
Peloton College 1200 East Copeland Road
Arlington, TX 76011-9998
Type: Post Secondary
Remington College-Fort Worth Campus 300 E. Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76112-1225
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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