ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76112

Pop. 44,514·Tarrant County·577th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$651
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 76112 · $1,281
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,001
2 BR
$1,167
3 BR
$1,541
4 BR+
$1,908
Research median
$1,167/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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Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 76112 usually run 1.3% below trend in February and 1.2% above it in August, about $32 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 76112 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76112 changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 76112 rose 34.9% while median household income rose 27.4% ($45,308 to $57,724). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 76112 is 31.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,724) is $1,443 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,390); a 2-bedroom is $1,620.

Rank in Fort Worth

5th cheapest of 28 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76119, 5 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,125/mo), about $1,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76112. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,372/yr
At $1,281/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76112 (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, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,514
Median income
$57,724
Median age
32.3
Renters
51.3%
Age distribution
26.6%
27.4%
24.3%
Under 1826.6%
18–3427.4%
35–5424.3%
55–6410.5%
65+11.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
22.3%
38%
37%
White22.3%
Black38%
Hispanic37%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
18.8%
32.8%
27.9%
20.4%
No HS diploma18.8%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
48.7%
51.3%
Owner48.7%
Renter51.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76112 in Fort Worth, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,055 → $1,281
up 21.4%
Income
$50,435 → $57,724
up 14.5%
Population
42,404 → 44,514
up 5.0%
Renter share
51.6% → 51.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 20.4%
-1.6 pts
Median age
34.1 → 32.3
-1.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 76112 in Fort Worth, TX paid around $1,055 a month. That figure now sits near $1,281, up 21.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $57,724 today, compared with $50,435 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 76112 in Fort Worth, TX adding about 2,110 residents over the five-year window, up 5.0% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76112 covers Fort Worth, TX. The median rent here is $1,281/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,001/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,167/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($57,724/yr), ZIP 76112 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76112?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,281/mo in ZIP 76112. The local median household income is $57,724/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76112?

Rent in ZIP 76112 has risen 4.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 76112?

Asking rents in ZIP 76112 are usually lowest in February, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $32 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 76112?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 76112 rose 34.9% while median household income rose 27.4%, from $45,308 to $57,724. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 76112 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76112 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #577 of 693 at $1,281/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76112 changed +4.1%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 76112 compare to the rest of Fort Worth?

At $1,281/mo, ZIP 76112 is $331 below the Fort Worth citywide median of $1,612/mo. It is the 5th cheapest of 28 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,281/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 76112's median household income ($57,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76112 27%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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