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ZIP 76179

Pop. 80,090·Tarrant County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,068/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$103
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ZIP 76179 · $2,068
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,816/yr
At $2,068/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.0% 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
$1,623 → $2,068
up 27.4%
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 $1,623 to $2,068, up 27.4% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76179 covers Fort Worth, TX. The median rent here is $2,068/mo as of July 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 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76179?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76179 (Fort Worth, TX) is $2,068. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76179 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76179's median rent of $2,068/mo is $103 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76179 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76179 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #73 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,068/mo.

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 $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,068/mo in ZIP 76179. The local median household income is $107,428/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76179?

Rent in ZIP 76179 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76179 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76179 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,068/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($107,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76179 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76179 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.9% of ZIP 76179 households are renters, while 79.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76179 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

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

ZIP 76179 is pricier than Fort Worth as a whole. At $2,068/mo, it's $433 above the Fort Worth citywide median of $1,635/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76179 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76179 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,068/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 76179's median household income ($107,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76179 23%Benchmark 30%
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