Forney ZIP Code List — Kaufman County, TX

There is one unique ZIP code in Forney, Texas and it is 75126. Area code: 469/972.

ZIP codes

81.62

sq mi land

2.29

sq mi water

469/972

area code

Forney, TX ZIP code map

About Forney, TX

Forney, Texas is a thriving city located in Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, making it one of the fastest-growing communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Served by a single ZIP code — 75126 — the city has evolved from a quiet agricultural town into a bustling suburban destination attracting families and businesses alike. With easy access to major highways and a strong sense of community pride, Forney offers residents the charm of small-town Texas living with the conveniences of a major metro region nearby.

Location & geography

Forney is situated in Kaufman County in North Texas, approximately 22 miles east of downtown Dallas along the US-80 corridor. The city covers a total land area of 81.62 square miles and an additional 2.29 square miles of water area, reflecting the presence of local creeks, ponds, and portions of nearby Lake Ray Hubbard. Neighboring communities include Mesquite to the west, Terrell to the east, Rockwall to the north, and Sunnyvale to the northwest, placing Forney at a strategic crossroads in the eastern Dallas suburbs.

Community & economy

Forney has a warm, family-oriented character with a growing mix of long-time residents and newcomers drawn by new residential developments and top-rated schools in the Forney Independent School District. The local economy is supported by retail, healthcare, construction, and light industrial sectors, with many residents commuting to the greater Dallas area for employment. Daily life in Forney revolves around community events, local dining along US-80, neighborhood parks, and seasonal activities that reflect the city's deep Texas roots.

Transportation

Forney is primarily accessed via US Highway 80, which serves as the main east-west corridor connecting the city to Dallas and points further east such as Terrell. State Highway 548 and Farm-to-Market roads including FM 460, FM 741, and FM 688 provide additional local and regional connectivity throughout Kaufman County. The nearest major commercial airport is Dallas Love Field, approximately 30 miles to the northwest, with Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport accessible roughly 45 miles away via connecting highways.

History

Forney was established in the late 19th century and named after John Forney, a Confederate general, as the Texas and Pacific Railway extended its line through the region bringing commerce and settlers to the area. Agriculture — particularly cotton farming — formed the backbone of the local economy for many decades, shaping the character and layout of the early town. In more recent decades, Forney has undergone significant transformation as suburban growth from the Dallas metroplex pushed eastward, turning the once rural town into one of Kaufman County's most prominent cities.

Did you know?

Despite its rapid modern growth, Forney proudly calls itself the 'Antique Capital of Texas,' a nod to the concentration of antique shops and dealers that once made the city a regional destination for collectors and bargain hunters. This distinctive identity sets Forney apart from other Dallas-area suburbs and continues to be a point of local pride even as the city expands.

ZIP codes for Forney, TX (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
75126	Forney	Kaufman	View map

Demographics & statistics

67,852

Population

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

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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

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%
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	%
High blood pressure	27.0%
High cholesterol	28.9%
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	%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
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%
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

What is the ZIP code for Forney, TX?

Forney, TX has one ZIP code: 75126.

What is the main ZIP code for Forney, TX?

The primary ZIP code for Forney, TX is 75126. The city uses area code 469 or 972 for phone service.

What county is Forney, TX in?

Forney is located in Kaufman County, Texas.

How many ZIP codes are in Forney, TX?

Forney, TX has 1 ZIP code.

What ZIP code should I use when mailing something to Forney's historic downtown area along Main Street?

The historic downtown district of Forney, including the areas around Main Street and the Forney Depot Museum, uses ZIP code 75126.

What is the ZIP code for the Forney Independent School District administrative offices and local schools in the city?

Forney ISD facilities and schools throughout the city are located in ZIP code 75126, which covers the entire city of Forney.