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Bedford, TX
City in Tarrant County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76021, 76022.
Population
49,085
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
4,894
ZIP codes
2
Bedford and its ZIP codes
Bedford at a glance
- Bedford is about 42 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 76th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $83,971 a year, 7% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,700 (24% above Texas) and median rent is $1,502 a month.
Local data for Bedford, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools9
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices3
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants169
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Bedford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,971
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$350,700
Median rent
$1,502/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,515), German Americans (5,479), Irish Americans (5,221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tarrant County. PPP loans are for Bedford.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,950
1,017,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.93B
FY 2026, $12,287 per person
PPP loans
$98.99M
1,605 loans, 12,910 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bedford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bedford, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
2,493
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4,999
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bedford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bedford
2 in or overlapping Bedford. Population shown
Cities near Bedford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HurstCity | 2.7 mi | 10 |
| ColleyvilleCity | 3.4 mi | 13.1 |
| EulessCity | 3.7 mi | 16.1 |
| North Richland HillsCity | 4.9 mi | 18.2 |
| Richland HillsCity | 6.3 mi | 3.1 |
| GrapevineCity | 7.1 mi | 32.2 |
| WataugaCity | 7.2 mi | 4.2 |
| SouthlakeCity | 8.2 mi | 21.8 |
| Haltom CityCity | 8.4 mi | 12.4 |
| KellerCity | 8.5 mi | 18.4 |
| IrvingCity | 8.9 mi | 67 |
| PantegoTown | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| ArlingtonCity | 10 mi | 95.8 |
| WestlakeTown | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| Dalworthington GardensCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| CoppellCity | 11 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bedford, TX in?
- Bedford is in Tarrant County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Bedford, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bedford include 76021, 76022.
- What is the population of Bedford, TX?
- About 49,085 people live in Bedford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bedford?
- Nearby places include Hurst (2.7 mi), Colleyville (3.4 mi), Euless (3.7 mi), North Richland Hills (4.9 mi), Richland Hills (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023