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ZIP 76012

Pop. 27,991·Tarrant County·302nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,645/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$320
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ZIP 76012 · $1,645
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,590/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
$19,740/yr
At $1,645/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.6% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76012 (Arlington, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,991
Median income
$88,141
Median age
39.6
Renters
33%
Age distribution
21.5%
23.4%
23.8%
12.1%
19.2%
Under 1821.5%
18–3423.4%
35–5423.8%
55–6412.1%
65+19.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
52%
13.6%
35.2%
White52%
Black13.6%
Hispanic35.2%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
22%
26.2%
42.4%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma22%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+42.4%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76012 in Arlington, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,261 → $88,141
up 20.3%
Population
28,750 → 27,991
down 2.6%
Renter share
37% → 33%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
43.2% → 42.4%
-0.8 pts
Median age
39.1 → 39.6
+0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,261 in 2021 to $88,141 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 76012 in Arlington, TX losing about 759 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 37% to 33%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76012 covers Arlington, TX. The median rent here is $1,645/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($88,141/yr), ZIP 76012 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76012 (Arlington, TX) is $1,645. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76012's median rent of $1,645/mo is $320 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76012 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76012 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #302 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,645/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,645/mo in ZIP 76012. The local median household income is $88,141/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76012?

Rent in ZIP 76012 has increased 14.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76012 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,645/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($88,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 76012 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76012 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 76012 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $1,645/mo, it's $99 above the Arlington citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,645/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 76012's median household income ($88,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76012 22%Benchmark 30%
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