76021 ZIP Code — Bedford, TX
Tarrant County, Texas
ZIP code 76021 is located in Bedford, Texas, within Tarrant County. It covers approximately 7.26 square miles and serves a population of 34,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 817/682.
About ZIP code 76021
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $84,539.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,858
population
7.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76021 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76021
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bedford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76022 Bedford (1.6 mi)
76054 Hurst (2.6 mi)
76034 Colleyville (2.7 mi)
76040 Euless (2.9 mi)
76039 Euless (3.3 mi)
76053 Hurst (3.9 mi)
76182 North Richland Hills (4.9 mi)
76180 North Richland Hills (4.9 mi)
76006 Arlington (5 mi)
76118 Fort Worth (5.2 mi)
76155 Fort Worth (5.3 mi)
76012 Arlington (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,858 |
| Population density | 4,801 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 439 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8525 |
| Longitude | -97.1341 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 817/682 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.1% | 34.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.1% | 24.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
34,858
Population
4,801
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$84,539
Median household income
$45,338
Per capita income
$322,300
Median home value
$1,307
Median monthly rent
54.0%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
8,608
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,137
Under 5
1,113
932
5–9
913
879
10–14
861
806
15–19
790
1,129
20–24
1,105
2,748
25–34
2,692
2,521
35–44
2,469
2,155
45–54
2,110
1,220
55–59
1,195
1,217
60–64
1,192
1,726
65–74
1,691
871
75–84
853
269
85+
264
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,078 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 27,780 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,674 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Two or more races
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Black or African American
7.8%
Asian
5.4%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,611 | 63.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,078 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,630 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,988 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 2,071 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 757 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 180 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.1% | 34.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.1% | 24.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $84,539 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
34.5%
$300k–$500k
50.4%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,307 |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 55.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 42.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.2% |
| Electricity | 73.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,660 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,086 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,730 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,285 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,813 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,017 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 23.5% |
| Married | 51.1% | 49.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
16.6%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
30.9%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 361 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 547 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,735 | 37.1% |
| High school | 1,600 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,131 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Professional & management
14.5%
Retail trade
11.0%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.7% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
9.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,162 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.8% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,608 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 2,031 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 963 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 406 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 244 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,682 | 88.0% |
| Born in same state | 29,899 | 85.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,017 | 51.7% |
| Foreign born | 783 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,176 | 12.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,943 | 46.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,305 | 15.2% |
| Italian | 3,985 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,329 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 358 | 1% |
| English | 268 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 210 | 0.6% |
| German | 140 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 131 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76021
What city is ZIP code 76021 in?
ZIP code 76021 is primarily assigned to Bedford, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76021 in?
ZIP code 76021 falls within Tarrant County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76021?
The median home value in ZIP code 76021 is $322,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 76021?
ZIP code 76021 has an estimated population of 34,858 residents, with a density of 4,804 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76021?
The median household income in ZIP code 76021 is $84,539, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76021 in?
ZIP code 76021 observes the CST timezone.