| City: | Fort Worth, Texas |
| City Alias: | Ft Worth |
| Names to Avoid: | Texas Christian Univ |
| County: | Tarrant County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:55:39 PM |
| Population: | 2,579 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 682 / 817 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.7094, -97.3629 |
| Land Area: | 0.083 sq mi |
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Texas Christian University, a private research university affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), operates under dedicated ZIP code 76129 in Tarrant County, Texas. Founded in 1873 as AddRan Male and Female College by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark, the institution adopted its current name in 1902 and relocated to Fort Worth in 1910 after fire destroyed its Waco campus. TCU has grown into a nationally recognized university known for its strong programs in business, communications, and nursing, as well as its competitive Big 12 athletics program featuring the Horned Frogs.
The 0.1-square-mile postal boundary covers a core portion of the campus near University West and University Place in Fort Worth, approximately 35 miles from Dallas. Eight ZIP+4 codes route mail across campus facilities including the stadium complex. Census County Business Patterns data shows 15 establishments employing 3,602 workers within this designation.
The 2020 Census counted 2,579 residents within this ZIP code, with 99% living in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. The median age of 20.8 years confirms the student-dominated population, and the 23% Asian population reflects the campus diversity typical of selective private universities. This dedicated postal identity has served TCU for over two decades. Fort Worth serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 2,579 |
| Median Age: | 20.8 |
| Housing Units: | 8 |
| Establishments: | 15 |
| Employment: | 3,602 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 76129 has 2,579 residents and 6 households (average 6.33 persons per household). The median age is 20.8 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 38.7% male and 61.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (42.7%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (28.6%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1%, 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%) and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,579Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,722Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 31,072.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 9.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,747 | 2,735 | 2,749 | 2,802 | 2,932 | 2,968 | 2,983 | 2,920 | 2,519 | 1,616 | 1,700 | 1,724 | 1,722 |
| Decennial Census | 2,833 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,579 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.8
Male Median Age: 21.1
Female Median Age: 20.7
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 211 | 686 | 92 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 1,103 | 163 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 2 | 520 | 1,789 | 255 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,101 | 38.78% |
| Black: | 737 | 25.96% |
| Hispanic:* | 285 | 10.04% |
| Asian: | 583 | 20.54% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 132 | 4.65% |
| Total: | 2,839 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 999 | 38.74% | 21.1 years |
| Females: | 1,580 | 61.26% | 20.7 years |
| Total: | 2,579 | 100% | 20.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,472 | 85.48% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.35% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 1.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 217 | 14.17% |
| Total Population: | 1,722 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,478 | 85.83% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 244 | 14.17% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.2%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 20.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $23,750 | $25,724 | $23,750 | $27,583 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 | $0 | $21,932 | $21,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,179 | $37,813 | $9,688 | $30,417 | $0 | $8,409 | $9,821 | $9,464 | $0 | $10,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 483 | 28.05% |
| Unemployed: | 123 | 7.14% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,116 | 64.81% |
| Total: | 1,722 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 203 | 42.03% |
| Service: | 104 | 21.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 152 | 31.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 4.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 483 | 100% |
In 2023, 80.20% 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 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 3.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 91.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.60%). Public coverage is 6.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 19.75% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 71.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 8.64% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 65 | 80.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,572 | 90.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 103 | 5.92% |
| No Insurance: | 66 | 3.79% |
| Total: | 1,741 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,675 | 96.21% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,722 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,722 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 76129 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 3,603 people with an annual payroll of $294,457,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 42Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $69,330,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $294,457,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,603Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 76129 is located in Tarrant County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 76129, and is subdivided into the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, TX division. It covers 0.083 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.083 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1441.16 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 |
We could not locate which school district 76129 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 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 January 1, 2026.