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ZIP 76040

Pop. 31,677·Tarrant County·526th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,361/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$569
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ZIP 76040 · $1,361
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,550/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,332/yr
At $1,361/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76040 (Fort Worth, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,677
Median income
$72,661
Median age
32.9
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
26.8%
26%
26.8%
Under 1826.8%
18–3426%
35–5426.8%
55–6411.2%
65+9.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
36.3%
25%
26.2%
12.1%
White36.3%
Black25%
Hispanic26.2%
Asian12.1%
Education (25+)
24.5%
33.7%
30.2%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76040 in Fort Worth, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,770 → $72,661
up 25.8%
Population
30,787 → 31,677
up 2.9%
Renter share
58.1% → 56.3%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 30.2%
+1.2 pts
Median age
34.5 → 32.9
-1.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $57,770 to $72,661 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 76040 in Fort Worth, TX adding about 890 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 58.1% to 56.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 76040 covers Fort Worth, TX. The median rent here is $1,361/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($72,661/yr), ZIP 76040 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76040?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76040 (Fort Worth, TX) is $1,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76040 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76040's median rent of $1,361/mo is $569 (29%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 76040 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76040 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #526 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76040?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,361/mo in ZIP 76040. The local median household income is $72,661/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76040?

Rent in ZIP 76040 has increased 13.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76040 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76040 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,361/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($72,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76040 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76040 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of ZIP 76040 households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 76040 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 76040 compare to the rest of Fort Worth?

ZIP 76040 is more affordable than Fort Worth overall. At $1,361/mo, it's $236 below the Fort Worth citywide median of $1,597/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76040 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76040 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,361/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 76040's median household income ($72,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76040 22%Benchmark 30%
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