76179 ZIP Code — Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County, Texas
ZIP code 76179 is located in Fort Worth, Texas, within Tarrant County. It covers approximately 51.86 square miles and serves a population of 74,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 817.
About ZIP code 76179
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $106,288. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
74,074
population
51.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76179 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76179
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Worth | Acceptable |
| Fort Worth | Acceptable |
| Fort Worth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76131 Fort Worth (4.6 mi)
76052 Haslet (5.7 mi)
76135 Fort Worth (5.7 mi)
76106 Fort Worth (7.7 mi)
76071 Newark (7.9 mi)
76177 Fort Worth (8.5 mi)
76190 Fort Worth (8.8 mi)
76137 Fort Worth (8.8 mi)
76020 Azle (9 mi)
76127 Naval Air Station Jrb (9 mi)
76114 Fort Worth (9.1 mi)
76164 Fort Worth (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 74,074 |
| Population density | 1,428 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 439 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9071 |
| Longitude | -97.4257 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 817 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.3% | 34.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.3% | 24.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
74,074
Population
1,428
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$106,288
Median household income
$40,060
Per capita income
$275,100
Median home value
$1,754
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
20,169
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,176
Under 5
3,101
3,107
5–9
3,034
3,248
10–14
3,171
2,433
15–19
2,376
1,729
20–24
1,688
5,602
25–34
5,470
6,393
35–44
6,244
4,670
45–54
4,561
2,325
55–59
2,271
1,739
60–64
1,698
2,209
65–74
2,157
684
75–84
668
162
85+
158
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,141 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 51,933 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,038 | 8.2% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.1%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
9.8%
Black or African American
8.2%
Other race
6.9%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,107 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,169 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 8,444 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,065 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 5,909 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 2,375 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.3% | 34.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.3% | 24.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
1.2%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
27.8%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $106,288 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
47.5%
$300k–$500k
28.9%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,754 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 89.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.9% |
| Electricity | 77.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,770 | 64.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,317 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,876 | 11.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,542 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,698 | 43.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,334 | 17.7% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 26.9% |
| Married | 60.6% | 56.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,333 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 988 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 10,635 | 48.5% |
| High school | 4,226 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,729 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Transportation & utilities
13.0%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail trade
9.8%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Professional & management
8.2%
Construction
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Public administration
4.5%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 9.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 22.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,411 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 18.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.0% |
| Public insurance | 19.1% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 67,797 | 91.5% |
| Spanish | 2,642 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,469 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 292 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 881 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 68,377 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 66,559 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 45,158 | 61.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,818 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,697 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,155 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,646 | 7.6% |
| French | 5,492 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 3,141 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 437 | 0.6% |
| English | 306 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 141 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 119 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 99.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76179
What part of Fort Worth is ZIP code 76179?
ZIP code 76179 covers a portion of Fort Worth, Texas, within Tarrant County.
What county is ZIP code 76179 in?
ZIP code 76179 falls within Tarrant County, Texas.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76179?
The median household income in ZIP code 76179 is $106,288, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 76179?
ZIP code 76179 has an estimated population of 74,074 residents, with a density of 1,428 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76179?
The median home value in ZIP code 76179 is $275,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 76179 in?
ZIP code 76179 observes the CST timezone.