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ZIP 76005

Pop. 7,102·Tarrant County·17th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,524/mo
Year-over-Year
+49.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
+$559
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ZIP 76005 · $2,524
More expensive than 80% 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
$30,288/yr
At $2,524/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 49.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+49.6% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76005 (Arlington, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,102
Median income
$168,806
Median age
37.5
Renters
19.9%
Age distribution
25.8%
17.1%
33.8%
13.1%
Under 1825.8%
18–3417.1%
35–5433.8%
55–6413.1%
65+10.3%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
49.5%
28.9%
White49.5%
Black10.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian28.9%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
19.7%
68.6%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma4.7%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
80.1%
19.9%
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76005 in Arlington, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$204,904 → $168,806
down 17.6%
Population
3,967 → 7,102
up 79.0%
Renter share
4.5% → 19.9%
+15.4 pts
Bachelor's+
78% → 68.6%
-9.4 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.5
+0.9 yrs

Median household income fell from $204,904 to $168,806 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 3,967 to 7,102 between 2021 and 2024, a 79.0% change. About 19.9% of households rent today, against 4.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 78% to 68.6%.

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About renting in ZIP 76005

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76005 covers Arlington, TX. The median rent here is $2,524/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 18% of local median household income ($168,806/yr), ZIP 76005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 49.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76005 (Arlington, TX) is $2,524. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76005's median rent of $2,524/mo is $559 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76005 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #17 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,524/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,524/mo in ZIP 76005. The local median household income is $168,806/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76005?

Rent in ZIP 76005 has increased 49.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,524/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($168,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.9% of ZIP 76005 households are renters, while 80.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76005 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 76005 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $2,524/mo, it's $978 above the Arlington citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,524/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 76005's median household income ($168,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76005 18%Benchmark 30%
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