ZIP Code 76012

    East Arlington, Arlington, TX

    An established residential community in east Arlington with affordable homes, community parks, and convenient access to I-30 and SH-360.

    Key Statistics

    27,769

    Population

    $80,972

    Median Income

    $281,000

    Median Home Value

    6/10

    School Rating

    35/100

    Walk Score

    4/10

    Crime Index

    Demographics & Housing

    Demographic and housing statistics for ZIP 76012
    MetricValue
    Median Age41.1 years
    School DistrictArlington ISD
    Under 1822%
    18-3421%
    35-5431%
    55+26%
    Owner Occupied63%
    Renter Occupied37%
    Median Rent$1,222/mo
    5yr Home Appreciation26%

    Housing Market

    63%

    Owner Occupied

    37%

    Renter Occupied

    5.5%

    Vacancy Rate

    10,988

    Total Units

    Ownership vs Rental

    Owner 63%Renter 37%Vacant 5.5%

    Median Rent Trend (2019–2024)

    5-year rent change: +32%

    Housing Inventory by Type

    Single Family82%
    Townhome12%
    Apartment9%
    Condo1%
    Other1%

    Median year built: 1986

    Race & Ethnicity

    Estimated racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census ACS data.

    Hispanic or Latino36%
    White (Non-Hispanic)35%
    Black or African American20%
    Asian6%
    Two or More Races2%
    Other1%

    Age Distribution

    Median age: 41.1 years

    Population Growth Trend

    Growth since 2010: +19.8%

    Employment & Economy

    5.1%

    Unemployment

    6.3%

    Poverty Rate

    28 min

    Avg. Commute

    Top Employment Industries

    Healthcare15%
    Professional & Technical15%
    Finance & Insurance14%
    Education11%
    Retail Trade9%

    How People Commute

    Drive Alone77%
    Carpool10%
    Public Transit4%
    Walk / Bike1%
    Work from Home9%

    Safety & Crime

    3.5

    Violent crimes / 1K

    29.8

    Property crimes / 1K

    Crime index comparison

    4/10

    1 = safest, 10 = highest crime

    Healthcare Access

    1

    Hospitals Nearby

    2

    Urgent Cares

    2

    Doctors / 1K

    93.9%

    Insured

    Educational Attainment

    Percentage of population aged 25+ by highest degree earned.

    High School Grad+92.2%
    Bachelor's Degree+55.1%
    Graduate/Professional15.6%

    15.8:1

    Student-Teacher Ratio

    5,053

    School-Age Population

    Household Composition

    2.93

    Avg Household Size

    9,477

    Total Households

    29.6%

    Married w/ Kids

    Married w/ Children29.6%
    Married, No Children21.9%
    Single Parent9.9%
    Living Alone23.8%
    Other Non-Family14.8%

    Language & Nativity

    75.6%

    English Only

    7%

    Foreign-Born

    Languages spoken at home (population 5+)

    English Only75.6%
    Spanish7.3%
    Asian & Pacific Island2.7%
    Other Languages14.4%

    Income Distribution

    Percentage of households by annual income bracket.

    Under $25K8.2%
    $25K–$50K11.6%
    $50K–$75K12.6%
    $75K–$100K19.9%
    $100K–$150K23.9%
    $150K–$200K15.5%
    $200K+8.4%

    Social & Connectivity

    7.5%

    With Disability

    7.1%

    Veterans

    94.7%

    Broadband Access

    3.4%

    No Internet

    3.8%

    SNAP Recipients

    Top Schools

    Sam Houston High School

    Public

    6/10

    Shackelford Junior High

    Public

    6/10

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is East Arlington affordable?
    Yes, 76012 has a median home value of $281,000 offering affordable suburban living in the heart of DFW.
    What parks are in 76012?
    76012 features Randol Mill Park, Veterans Park, and numerous community parks with trails and recreation.
    How is the commute from East Arlington?
    76012 offers convenient I-30 and SH-360 access for commutes to Dallas, Fort Worth, or DFW Airport.

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