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Forney, TX
City in Kaufman County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75126.
Population
31,532
Land area
15.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,985
ZIP codes
1
Forney and its ZIP codes
Forney at a glance
- Forney is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 117th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $104,112, 33% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,400 (22% above Texas) and median rent is $1,828 a month.
Local data for Forney, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forney, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,112
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$346,400
Median rent
$1,828/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,256), German Americans (2,381), Irish Americans (1,881).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Forney.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
45,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$863M
FY 2026, $5,938 per person
PPP loans
$76.2M
2,140 loans, 9,956 jobs reported
How people get to work
Forney, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forney, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forney, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Forney
1 in or overlapping Forney. Population shown
Cities near Forney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Travis RanchCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| TaltyTown | 4.7 mi | 3.4 |
| HeartlandCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| SunnyvaleTown | 6.6 mi | 16.5 |
| HeathCity | 6.8 mi | 12.4 |
| MesquiteCity | 7.9 mi | 49.1 |
| McLendon-ChisholmCity | 8 mi | 12.6 |
| CrandallCity | 8 mi | 7 |
| SeagovilleCity | 8.5 mi | 18.8 |
| TerrellCity | 9.2 mi | 33.2 |
| Balch SpringsCity | 9.4 mi | 9.1 |
| CombineCity | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| RockwallCity | 12 mi | 29.6 |
| Mobile CityCity | 12 mi | 0 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 13 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forney, TX in?
- Forney is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Forney, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Forney include 75126.
- What is the population of Forney, TX?
- About 31,532 people live in Forney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forney?
- Nearby places include Travis Ranch (3.9 mi), Talty (4.7 mi), Heartland (5 mi), Sunnyvale (6.6 mi), Heath (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023