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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 76126 has 25,444 residents and 9,825 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.3%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0%, 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:	25,444Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	25,920Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	31,891Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	370.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$107,668Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,825Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$357,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.66Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,271	19,646	20,261	20,450	20,752	21,214	21,355	22,825	23,450	23,844	24,946	25,480	25,920
Decennial Census	19,395	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	25,444	--	--	--

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: 40.8

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 41.5

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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	812	834	874	745	524	613	824	947	795	772	737	901	886	752	617	382	216	151
Female	761	929	804	694	515	693	894	954	821	793	741	1,006	941	857	678	477	276	228
Total	1,573	1,763	1,678	1,439	1,039	1,306	1,718	1,901	1,616	1,565	1,478	1,907	1,827	1,609	1,295	859	492	379

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	20,183	76.98%
Black:	900	3.43%
Hispanic:*	3,562	13.59%
Asian:	589	2.25%
American Indian:	172	0.66%
Hawaiian:	17	0.06%
Other:	796	3.04%
Total:	26,219	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,382	48.66%	40.1 years
Females:	13,062	51.34%	41.5 years
Total:	25,444	100%	40.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	24,331	93.87%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	225	0.87%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	808	3.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	556	5.26%
Total Population:	25,920	100%
Total Native Population:	24,556	94.74%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,364	5.26%

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 $107,668, which is considerably higher than the state median ($76,292), is up $31,119 (40.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,841. Family households earn a median of $128,065 versus $52,253 for nonfamily households (a difference of $75,812). By gender, male median income is $93,987 and female is $60,958, which is far above the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $33,029 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.6%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$76,549	$75,381	$76,330	$74,826	$74,655	$78,318	$82,063	$87,878	$92,827	$93,125	$97,407	$106,467	$107,668
Median Family Income	$87,889	$90,328	$92,326	$92,597	$91,335	$94,217	$96,514	$103,101	$109,918	$109,547	$114,295	$126,346	$128,065
Median NonFamily Income	$45,914	$49,438	$50,361	$51,723	$50,929	$51,787	$53,314	$52,172	$51,584	$48,198	$52,639	$51,506	$52,253
Median Male Income	$60,400	$60,584	$60,893	$62,210	$62,986	$65,134	$69,052	$72,647	$75,584	$75,223	$80,774	$88,183	$93,987
Median Female Income	$48,683	$49,519	$48,865	$48,382	$47,819	$47,039	$47,653	$49,823	$49,934	$49,074	$52,304	$58,805	$60,958

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	12,919	64.04%
Unemployed:	442	2.19%
Not In Labor Force:	6,813	33.77%
Total:	20,174	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,535	50.58%
Service:	1,233	9.54%
Sales and Office:	3,168	24.52%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,015	7.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	968	7.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,919	100%

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 $357,000, which is far above the state median ($260,400), is up $215,700 (152.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $144,200. The median gross rent is $1,677, which is far above the state median ($1,339), is up $693 (70.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $493. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.33% (65.82% with a mortgage, 34.18% free-and-clear) and renters 17.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.57%, which is much lower than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$141,300	$141,100	$142,900	$146,200	$151,700	$165,100	$174,500	$195,700	$212,800	$236,500	$251,900	$319,700	$357,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	30	1.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:	529	30.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:	650	37.97%
$2,000 to $2,499:	297	17.35%
$2,500 to $2,999:	51	2.98%
$3,000 or more:	20	1.17%
No Rent:	135	7.89%
Total:	1,712	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$984	$1,001	$1,001	$1,002	$1,021	$1,020	$1,079	$1,139	$1,184	$1,221	$1,395	$1,544	$1,677

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,251	54.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,727	28.14%
Renter Occupied:	1,712	17.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,690	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,690	91.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	908	8.57%
Total Housing Units:	10,598	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	9,146	86.30%
Multi-Family Units:	1,154	10.89%
Other Units:	298	2.81%
Total Housing Units:	10,598	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 48.10% 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 94.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 11.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (17.40%). Public coverage is 23.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.14%). College enrollment is 15.08%, 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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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	531	2.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	485	2.73%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,209	18.06%
Some college, no degree:	3,726	20.97%
Associate's degree:	1,280	7.20%
Bachelor's degree:	5,467	30.77%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,072	17.29%
Total:	17,770	100%
High school or higher:	16,754	94.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,539	48.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	19,268	67.71%
Public Insurance:	6,129	21.54%
No Insurance:	3,061	10.76%
Total:	28,458	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,397	89.24%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.0%	4.1%	5.6%	5.6%	4.7%	3.9%	3.6%	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%	1.9%	2.1%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	593	9.17%
Kindergarten:	445	6.88%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,725	42.14%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,729	26.74%
College or graduate school:	975	15.08%
Total:	6,467	100%
Early Childhood:	1,038	16.05%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,899	75.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fort Worth, Texas
City Alias:	Benbrook, Ft Worth
Counties:	Tarrant County[Primary] Parker County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:24:01 PM
Population:	25,444 [See All]
Area Code:	817
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.6400, -97.5448
Land Area:	68.675 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/76126/zip-code-76126.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	12,361Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	467Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	13,097Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,457Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,088Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	587Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$86,712,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$380,345,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,605Source: CBP

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:	68.675 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.799 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	12,25Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1441.16, 7620.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Fort Worth-Arlington, TX PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4827000Source: Census
Place Name:	Fort Worth city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 76126 in Fort Worth, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 76126

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76126

Sources & References