ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76106

Pop. 35,946·Tarrant County·572nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,288/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$644
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76106 · $1,288
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,450/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76106 changed -1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 3 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,431) is $1,386 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,240); a 2-bedroom is $1,450.

Rank in Fort Worth

6th cheapest of 28 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76117, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,123/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76106. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,456/yr
At $1,288/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76106 (Fort Worth, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,946
Median income
$55,431
Median age
31
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
29.9%
25.7%
26.1%
Under 1829.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5426.1%
55–649.5%
65+8.8%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
26%
80.7%
White26%
Black8.7%
Hispanic80.7%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
44.7%
33%
16.3%
No HS diploma44.7%
HS diploma33%
Some college16.3%
Bachelor's+5.9%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76106 in Fort Worth, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,905 → $55,431
up 13.3%
Population
37,437 → 35,946
down 4.0%
Renter share
52.3% → 51.6%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
6.4% → 5.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
30 → 31
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,905 in 2021 to $55,431 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 76106 in Fort Worth, TX losing about 1,491 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net.

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About renting in ZIP 76106

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76106 covers Fort Worth, TX. The median rent here is $1,288/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($55,431/yr), ZIP 76106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,288/mo in ZIP 76106. The local median household income is $55,431/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76106?

Rent in ZIP 76106 has fallen 1.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 76106 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76106 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #572 of 693 at $1,288/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76106 changed -1.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 76106 compare to the rest of Fort Worth?

At $1,288/mo, ZIP 76106 is $324 below the Fort Worth citywide median of $1,612/mo. It is the 6th cheapest of 28 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,288/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 76106's median household income ($55,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76106 28%Benchmark 30%
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