The U.S. ZIP Code 76179 is associated with Fort Worth, TX in Tarrant County. An estimated 91.4% in this Texas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $34,814. The median age in the 76179 ZIP Code is 34.1 years, with 11.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $92,742. The current population estimate for this region is 65,496.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 76179 is $92,742, while the region's mean household income is $105,865. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,814. The per capita income in ZIP Code 76179 of $34,814 is approximately 11.31% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.9% of the population in 76179 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 76179 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 27.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 76179 are younger than average. The median age of 34.1 years in ZIP Code 76179 is approximately 10.5% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 76179 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 76179 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 76179 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 76179 is high blood pressure, as approximately 26.5% of adults 18 and older in this Tarrant County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.0% |
| Current asthma | 9.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 76179 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.0% of those 18 and above in 76179 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 76179 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 70.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| Current smoking | 14.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.4% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.9% |
In ZIP Code 76179, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.2% in this Tarrant County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.1% |
| Associate's degree | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 76179, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 27.4% of 76179 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 76179 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.6%), followed by Black or African American (8.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 76179, 80.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Tarrant County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 80.2% |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 76179 in March 2024 comes in at $329,851. The March 2024 value is approximately -1% lower than the $332,009 median value in October 2023, and -2% lower than the $335,384 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 76179, an estimated 44.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Tarrant County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $329,851 |
| Feb 2024 | $329,922 |
| Jan 2024 | $330,382 |
| Dec 2023 | $330,904 |
| Nov 2023 | $331,529 |
| Oct 2023 | $332,009 |
| Sep 2023 | $332,529 |
| Aug 2023 | $333,033 |
| Jul 2023 | $333,278 |
| Jun 2023 | $333,436 |
| May 2023 | $333,995 |
| Apr 2023 | $335,384 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 8.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 44.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 76179 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 13.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 76179 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 76179 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.12 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.15 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.74 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.33 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.33 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.27 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.79 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 76179, 71.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.6 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 76179 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.1% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 76179 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.1% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 76179, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 76179 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Tarrant County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 643 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 515 |
| Debt collection | 101 |
| Checking or savings account | 31 |
| Mortgage | 24 |
| Other | 82 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 500 |
| Improper use of your report | 362 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 162 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 153 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 53 |
| Other | 166 |