75126 ZIP Code — Forney, TX
Kaufman County, Texas
ZIP code 75126 is located in Forney, Texas, within Kaufman County. It covers approximately 81.62 square miles and serves a population of 67,852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 469/972.
About ZIP code 75126
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $301,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,456. 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
67,852
population
81.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75126
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Forney | Acceptable |
| Forney | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
75181 Mesquite (6.9 mi)
75182 Sunnyvale (7.8 mi)
75114 Crandall (8.5 mi)
75160 Terrell (9 mi)
75032 Rockwall (9.6 mi)
75032 Rockwall (9.6 mi)
75180 Balch Springs (9.7 mi)
75149 Mesquite (10.6 mi)
75253 Dallas (10.9 mi)
75159 Seagoville (11.2 mi)
75043 Garland (12.1 mi)
75150 Mesquite (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 67,852 |
| Population density | 831 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 257 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 81.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7314 |
| Longitude | -96.4463 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 469/972 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.6% | 35.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 31.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.7% | 28.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 5.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
67,852
Population
831
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$101,456
Median household income
$38,342
Per capita income
$301,500
Median home value
$1,786
Median monthly rent
80.3%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
17,869
Housing units
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,951
Under 5
2,727
3,370
5–9
3,114
2,851
10–14
2,634
2,471
15–19
2,284
2,185
20–24
2,019
5,629
25–34
5,202
6,114
35–44
5,650
4,267
45–54
3,944
1,548
55–59
1,430
1,558
60–64
1,439
1,602
65–74
1,481
557
75–84
514
162
85+
149
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,801 | 30.7% |
| 18 and over | 47,051 | 69.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,465 | 6.6% |
| Median age | 32.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Black or African American
20.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
10%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,437 | 52% |
| Black or African American | 15,812 | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,996 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 7,567 | 10% |
| Other race | 2,650 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2,114 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 246 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.6% | 35.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 31.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.7% | 28.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 5.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k+
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.1% |
| $200k+ | 11.1% |
| Median income | $101,456 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
38.5%
$300k–$500k
41.4%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,786 |
| Owner occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 89.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 41.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.8% |
| Electricity | 58.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,996 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,251 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,638 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,397 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,277 | 53.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,269 | 15.4% |
| Average household size | 3.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| Married | 58.3% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,173 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,989 | 9.6% |
| Elementary school | 8,978 | 43.3% |
| High school | 4,278 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,314 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Retail trade
12.1%
Professional & management
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Public administration
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.7% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,100 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 18.4% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,174 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 2,977 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,851 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 336 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 453 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 60,876 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 59,918 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 43,131 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 958 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,976 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,939 | 56.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,898 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 4,364 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 3,291 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 562 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 321 | 0.5% |
| English | 192 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 190 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.4% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75126
What part of Forney is ZIP code 75126?
ZIP code 75126 covers a portion of Forney, Texas, within Kaufman County.
What county is ZIP code 75126 in?
ZIP code 75126 falls within Kaufman County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 75126 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 75126 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 75126 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 75126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 75126?
ZIP code 75126 has an estimated population of 67,852 residents, with a density of 831 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 75126?
The median household income in ZIP code 75126 is $101,456, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 75126 in?
ZIP code 75126 observes the CST timezone.