ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76179

Pop. 80,090·Tarrant County·81st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,018/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$86
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 76179 · $2,018
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,690
Research median
$2,260/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

January. Asking rents in ZIP 76179 usually run 1.2% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in August, about $42 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 76179 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76179 changed +2.0% 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 76179 rose 35% while median household income rose 15.8% ($92,742 to $107,428). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 76179 is 34.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,428) is $2,686 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,260); a 3-bedroom is $2,980.

Rank in Fort Worth

27th cheapest of 28 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76135, 6 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,494/mo), about $6,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76179. 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
$24,216/yr
At $2,018/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76179 (Fort Worth, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,090
Median income
$107,428
Median age
34.4
Renters
20.9%
Age distribution
29.7%
21.9%
29.1%
Under 1829.7%
18–3421.9%
35–5429.1%
55–6410.4%
65+8.8%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
57.9%
29.1%
White57.9%
Black12.2%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
27.7%
34.9%
30.5%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
79.1%
20.9%
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76179 in Fort Worth, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,608 → $2,018
up 25.5%
Income
$97,046 → $107,428
up 10.7%
Population
70,425 → 80,090
up 13.7%
Renter share
23.1% → 20.9%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 30.5%
-1.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 76179 in Fort Worth, TX has shifted from $1,608 to $2,018, up 25.5% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $107,428 today, compared with $97,046 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 76179 in Fort Worth, TX adding about 9,665 residents over the five-year window, up 13.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 23.1% to 20.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. 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 76179 covers Fort Worth, TX. The median rent here is $2,018/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($107,428/yr), ZIP 76179 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76179?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,018/mo in ZIP 76179. The local median household income is $107,428/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76179?

Rent in ZIP 76179 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 76179?

Asking rents in ZIP 76179 are usually lowest in January, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $42 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 76179?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 76179 rose 35% while median household income rose 15.8%, from $92,742 to $107,428. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 76179 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76179 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #81 of 693 at $2,018/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76179 changed +2.0%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 76179 compare to the rest of Fort Worth?

At $2,018/mo, ZIP 76179 is $406 above the Fort Worth citywide median of $1,612/mo. It is the 27th cheapest of 28 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,018/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 76179's median household income ($107,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76179 23%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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