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ZIP 76002

Pop. 35,265·Tarrant County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$316
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ZIP 76002 · $2,281
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,580
3 BR
$3,400
4 BR+
$4,220
Research median
$2,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,372/yr
At $2,281/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76002 (Arlington, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,265
Median income
$100,667
Median age
32.8
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
28.1%
25.5%
26.8%
12.6%
Under 1828.1%
18–3425.5%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.6%
65+7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
26.9%
40.5%
22.5%
White26.9%
Black40.5%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian12.1%
Education (25+)
21.4%
30.6%
37.3%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+37.3%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76002 in Arlington, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,699 → $2,281
up 34.3%
Income
$93,948 → $100,667
up 7.2%
Population
34,402 → 35,265
up 2.5%
Renter share
15.6% → 19.5%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 37.3%
+5.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 76002 in Arlington, TX stood at $1,699 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,281, reflecting a 34.3% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $93,948 to $100,667 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 34,402 residents to roughly 35,265. Renters now make up 19.5% of households, compared with 15.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.3% of adults here, versus 31.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 76002 in Arlington, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76002 covers Arlington, TX. The median rent here is $2,281/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($100,667/yr), ZIP 76002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76002 (Arlington, TX) is $2,281. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76002's median rent of $2,281/mo is $316 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76002 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76002 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #33 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,281/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,281/mo in ZIP 76002. The local median household income is $100,667/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76002?

Rent in ZIP 76002 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76002 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,281/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($100,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 76002 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76002 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76002 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 76002 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $2,281/mo, it's $735 above the Arlington citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,281/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 76002's median household income ($100,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76002 27%Benchmark 30%
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