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ZIP 76021

Part of Bedford, TX
Pop. 35,354·Tarrant County·481st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,419/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$546
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ZIP 76021 · $1,419
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,073
1 BR
$1,108
2 BR
$1,293
3 BR
$1,705
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,293/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
$17,028/yr
At $1,419/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+2.4% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76021 (Bedford, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,354
Median income
$87,097
Median age
39.6
Renters
48.3%
Age distribution
21.7%
21.4%
26.2%
12.5%
18.1%
Under 1821.7%
18–3421.4%
35–5426.2%
55–6412.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
17.4%
White66.1%
Black9.5%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian4.7%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.7%
29.4%
48.9%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma16.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+48.9%
Housing tenure
51.7%
48.3%
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76021 in Bedford, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,197 → $1,419
up 18.5%
Income
$81,356 → $87,097
up 7.1%
Population
35,401 → 35,354
down 0.1%
Renter share
45.9% → 48.3%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
44.6% → 48.9%
+4.3 pts
Median age
38.3 → 39.6
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 76021 in Bedford, TX has climbed from $1,197 to $1,419, a 18.5% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $81,356 to $87,097 across the same window, up 7.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 48.3% of households, compared with 45.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.9% of adults here, versus 44.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 76021 in Bedford, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76021 covers Bedford, TX. The median rent here is $1,419/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,108/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,293/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($87,097/yr), ZIP 76021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76021 (Bedford, TX) is $1,419. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76021's median rent of $1,419/mo is $546 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76021 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76021 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #481 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,419/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,419/mo in ZIP 76021. The local median household income is $87,097/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76021?

Rent in ZIP 76021 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76021 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,419/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($87,097/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.3% of ZIP 76021 households are renters, while 51.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76021 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76021 compare to the rest of Bedford?

ZIP 76021 is pricier than Bedford as a whole. At $1,419/mo, it's $14 above the Bedford citywide median of $1,405/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,419/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 76021's median household income ($87,097/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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