ZIP 76021 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bedford city, TX (76021)

Median Income

$84,745

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,672

Wealth inflow

Population

35,437

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,672 for ZIP 76021 (Bedford city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+58% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.0%-58% vs US avg

831

Establishments

11,946

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing8.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade10.4%
Transportation, utilities9.1%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.5%
Professional, scientific, management14.1%
Education, health care, social22.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 76021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.8%, median income fell 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.1%.

Median Income

$84,745

+13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate