Median household income (1999): $56,233
Estimated median household income in 2005: $59,795
| This zip code | $59,795 | | Texas: | $42,139 |
Nearest zip codes: 76135, 76131, 76114, 76106, 76127, 76052.
Housing units in zip code 76179 with a mortgage: 4,260 (218 second mortgage, 223 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,190
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,060
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $397
Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
| This zip code: | 6.0% | | Whole state: | 15.4% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
| This zip code: | 2.4% | | Whole state: | 6.7% |
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
| Here: | 6.0 | | State: | 5.8 |
Median number of rooms in apartments:
| Here: | 4.3 | | State: | 3.8 |
Year house built: |
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- 1999 to March 2000: 511
- 1995 to 1998: 1,103
- 1990 to 1994: 668
- 1980 to 1989: 2,306
- 1970 to 1979: 1,939
- 1960 to 1969: 739
- 1950 to 1959: 318
- 1940 to 1949: 70
- 1939 or earlier: 76
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Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Saginaw, TX (76179): |
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- no bedroom: 69
- 1 bedrooms: 140
- 2 bedrooms: 552
- 3 bedrooms: 3,590
- 4 bedrooms: 1,366
- 5 or more bedrooms: 161
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Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units: |
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- no bedroom: 78
- 1 bedrooms: 338
- 2 bedrooms: 453
- 3 bedrooms: 520
- 4 bedrooms: 74
- 5 or more bedrooms: 0
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Vehicles available in 76179 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos: |
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- no vehicle: 134
- 1 vehicle: 1,134
- 2 vehicles: 3,265
- 3 vehicles: 964
- 4 vehicles: 310
- 5 or more vehicles: 71
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Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments: |
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- no vehicle: 92
- 1 vehicle: 838
- 2 vehicles: 446
- 3 vehicles: 80
- 4 vehicles: 7
- 5 or more vehicles: 0
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Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

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Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 76179:
- Less than $10,000: 8
- $20,000 to $24,999: 7
- $25,000 to $29,999: 6
- $30,000 to $34,999: 15
- $35,000 to $39,999: 28
- $40,000 to $49,999: 167
- $50,000 to $59,999: 231
- $60,000 to $69,999: 618
- $70,000 to $79,999: 651
- $80,000 to $89,999: 766
- $90,000 to $99,999: 495
- $100,000 to $124,999: 715
- $125,000 to $149,999: 479
- $150,000 to $174,999: 419
- $175,000 to $199,999: 224
- $200,000 to $249,999: 151
- $250,000 to $299,999: 118
- $300,000 to $399,999: 174
- $400,000 to $499,999: 63
- $500,000 to $749,999: 65
- $750,000 to $999,999: 24
- $1,000,000 or more: 26
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Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 76179:
- Less than $100: 42
- $100 to $149: 63
- $150 to $199: 27
- $200 to $249: 47
- $250 to $299: 34
- $300 to $349: 35
- $350 to $399: 91
- $400 to $449: 92
- $450 to $499: 106
- $500 to $549: 73
- $550 to $599: 178
- $600 to $649: 143
- $650 to $699: 70
- $700 to $749: 69
- $750 to $799: 124
- $800 to $899: 106
- $900 to $999: 22
- $1,000 to $1,249: 30
- $1,250 to $1,499: 7
- No cash rent: 93
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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $86,600
Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for: - White Non-Hispanic householders: $133,758
- Black or African American householders: $113,496
- American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $119,657
- Asian householders: $91,043
- Some other race householders: $109,799
- Two or more races householders: $183,319
- Hispanic or Latino householders: $113,770
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 6,352
- One, attached: 168
- Two: 85
- 3 or 4: 230
- 5 to 9: 174
- 10 to 19: 104
- 20 to 49: 12
- 50 or more: 206
- Mobile homes: 377
- Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 22

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Means of transportation to work
- Drove a car alone: 9,155 (86%)
- Carpooled: 1,028 (10%)
- Bus or trolley bus: 8 (0%)
- Motorcycle: 32 (0%)
- Bicycle: 6 (0%)
- Walked: 48 (0%)
- Other means: 61 (1%)
- Worked at home: 254 (2%)
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Travel time to work
- Less than 5 minutes: 267
- 5 to 9 minutes: 657
- 10 to 14 minutes: 1039
- 15 to 19 minutes: 1550
- 20 to 24 minutes: 1607
- 25 to 29 minutes: 850
- 30 to 34 minutes: 2114
- 35 to 39 minutes: 365
- 40 to 44 minutes: 343
- 45 to 59 minutes: 813
- 60 to 89 minutes: 493
- 90 or more minutes: 240
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Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 86.6%
Household type by relationship
Households: 20,661
- In family households: 18,971 (4,885 male householders, 1,005 female householders)
4,978 spouses, 6,939 children (6,125 natural, 209 adopted, 605 stepchildren), 373 grandchildren, 86 brothers or sisters, 98 parents, 293 other relatives, 314 non-relatives
- In nonfamily households: 1,690 (766 male householders (634 living alone)), 684 female householders (629 living alone)), 240 nonrelatives
- In group quarters: 2 (0 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 2,159 2-persons, 1,433 3-persons, 1,435 4-persons, 555 5-persons, 193 6-persons, 115 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 1,263 1-person, 151 2-persons, 18 3-persons, 10 4-persons, 8 5-persons.
4,443 married couples with children.
997 single-parent households (242 men, 755 women).
86.7% of residents of 76179 zip code speak English at home.
7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (74% very well, 15% well, 9% not well, 2% not at all).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (76% very well, 24% well).
4.8% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (42% very well, 36% well, 20% not well, 2% not at all).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (50% very well, 50% well).
Foreign born population: 1,274 (6.2%)
(58.9% of them are naturalized citizens)
| This zip code: | 6.2% | | Whole state: | 13.9% |
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
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- Laos (42%)
- Mexico (17%)
- Thailand (4%)
- Vietnam (4%)
- Canada (3%)
- Germany (3%)
- Japan (3%)
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Year of entry for the foreign-born population |
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- 1995 to March 2000: 159
- 1990 to 1994: 79
- 1985 to 1989: 46
- 1980 to 1984: 388
- 1975 to 1979: 349
- 1970 to 1974: 75
- 1970 to 1974: 40
- 1965 to 1969: 138
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First ancestries reported:
- Other groups: 4583
- United States or American: 2408
- German: 2030
- English: 1484
- Irish: 1226
- Italian: 321
- French (except Basque): 317
- Scottish: 310
- Scotch-Irish: 280
- Norwegian: 162
- Polish: 158
- Dutch: 155
- European: 103
- Swedish: 76
- Welsh: 72
- Czech: 70
- Danish: 58
- British: 51
- Belgian: 45
- Arab:: 44
- Swiss: 44
- Egyptian: 36
- Portuguese: 36
- French Canadian: 35
- Lithuanian: 33
- African: 33
- Subsaharan African:: 33
- Czechoslovakian: 26
- Canadian: 23
- Scandinavian: 22
- Greek: 21
- Austrian: 18
- German Russian: 17
- Finnish: 17
- Slovak: 15
- Hungarian: 14
- Russian: 11
- Turkish: 11
- Latvian: 10
- Romanian: 9
- West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 9
- Haitian: 9
- Slovene: 8
- Lebanese: 8
- Iranian: 5
- Slavic: 2
Public high school in zip code 76179 not listed on the city page:- WATSON LEARNING CENTER (Students: 108; Location: 5900 HEREFORD DR, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high school not listed on the city page:- LAKE COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 464; Location: 7050 LAKE COUNTRY DRIVE, FT WORTH, TX; Grades: KG - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 76179 not listed on the city page:- WAYSIDE MIDDLE (Students: 938; Location: 1300 OLD DECATUR RD, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: 06 - 08)
- ELKINS EL (Students: 684; Location: 5787 W J BOAZ RD, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
- BRYSON EL (Students: 642; Location: 8601 OLD DECATUR RD, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
- EAGLE MOUNTAIN EL (Students: 632; Location: 9700 BOAT CLUB RD, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
- REMINGTON POINT ELEMENTARY (Students: 577; Location: 6000 OLD DECATUR RD, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
- ALTER DISCIPLINE CAMPUS (Students: 55; Location: 5900 HEREFORD DR, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: 04 - 12)
- TARRANT CO J J A E P (Students: 1; Location: 1200 OLD DECATUR RD, FORT WORTH, TX; Grades: 06 - 12)
Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:
- AEROPROCESS INC (5145 MELINDA LANE HICKS FIELD in FORT WORTH, TX)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Business NAICS classification: METAL HEAT TREATING.
- ATCHISON TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY CO (4600 N MAIN ST in SAGINAW, TX)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Business NAICS classification: LINE-HAUL RAILROADS.
Alternative names: ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTA FE RR SAGINAW
- ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT COMPANY (1004 BURLINGTON in FORT WORTH, TX)
TRANSPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
- BANA INC (624 E MCLEROY BLVD in SAGINAW, TX)
TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
Business SIC classification: WOOD PALLETS AND SKIDS; CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOXES; PLASTICS FOAM PRODUCTS
Median worth of mobile homes: $33,100
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%
Most commonly used house heating fuel: |
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- Electricity (73%)
- Utility gas (23%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
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Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 12606
- Northeast: 670
- Midwest: 2393
- South: 2161
- West: 1395
53% of the 76179 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Texas.
Population in 1990: 15,143. Population change in the 1990s: +5,501 (+36.3%).
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
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Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 272
| Here: | 9.9% | | Texas: | 6.8% |
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 156
| Here: | 10.8% | | Texas: | 6.2% |
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 98
| Here: | 12.7% | | Texas: | 15.4% |
School Enrollment by Level of School
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Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:
- EFW INC (4700 MARINE CREEK PKWY in FORT WORTH, TX): $182,408,710 in 319 contracts from 1999 to 2006
Contracts for Miscellaneous Fire Control Equipment, ADP Input/Output and Storage Devices, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment, Guns, over 150 mm through 200 mm, and more by Air Force, Army, Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and others Signed by year: 2000: $9,294,818; 2001: $7,449,678; 2002: $20,718,026; 2003: $39,219,962; 2004: $42,782,962; 2005: $39,388,861; 2006: $22,935,906.
Biggest contracts:
$7,612,880 with Air Force for Miscellaneous Fire Control Equipment. Signed on 2004-12-07. Completion date: 2006-01-31.
$7,558,200 with Air Force for ADP Input/Output and Storage Devices. Signed on 2004-11-10. Completion date: 2006-06-30.
$6,802,572 with Army for Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Signed on 2005-11-18. Completion date: 2010-10-01.
$6,730,023 with Army for Guns, over 150 mm through 200 mm. Signed on 2003-01-27. Completion date: 2004-10-31.
- SOUTHWESTERN CARRIERS INC (1085 JARVIS ROAD in SAGINAW, TX; small business)
$2,054,962 with Defense Logistics Agency for Lease or Rental of Facilities -- Food or Grain Storage Buildings. Signed on 1999-10-01. Completion date: 2000-09-30.
- RICHERSON CONSTRUCTION INC (211 N SAGINAW BLVD in SAGINAW, TX; small business): $219,780 in 13 contracts from 1999 to 2000
Contracts for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings, Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Miscellaneous Buildings by Navy Signed by year: 2000: $22,194; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.
Biggest contracts:
$55,836 with Navy for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. Signed on 1999-10-01. Completion date: 1999-12-06.
$48,750, same as above. Signed on 1999-10-01. Completion date: 1999-12-06.
$24,877, same as above. Signed on 1999-10-01. Completion date: 1999-11-08.
$24,870, same as above. Signed on 1999-10-01. Completion date: 1999-11-08.
- KAREN SAMUEL (9132 TIMBER OAKS DR in FORT WORTH, TX; small business): $86,652 in 3 contracts from 2000 to 2001
$29,232 with Navy for Dentistry Services. Signed on 2001-10-01. Completion date: 2002-09-30.
$28,710, same as above. Signed on 2000-10-01. Completion date: 2001-09-30.
$28,710, same as above. Signed on 2000-01-12. Completion date: 2000-09-30.
- TROJAN PHLYERS INC (141 AVIATOR DRIVE in FORT WORTH, TX; small business): $28,700 in 9 contracts from 2004 to 2006
Contracts for Recreational Services, Program Evaluation Services, Other Social Services by Air Force Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $3,500; 2005: $9,200; 2006: $16,000.
Biggest contracts:
$7,000 with Air Force for Recreational Services. Taking place in IL. Signed on 2006-04-04. Completion date: 2006-08-13.
$5,500 with Air Force for Recreational Services. Taking place in NM. Signed on 2006-05-19. Completion date: 2006-05-27.
$5,200, same as above. Signed on 2005-08-26. Completion date: 2005-09-10.
$5,000 with Air Force for Program Evaluation Services. Signed on 2005-03-15. Completion date: 2005-06-25.
- ANS SEPTIC SYSTEMS INC (1033 JARVIS RD in FORT WORTH, TX; small business)
$12,300 with Army for Sewage Treatment Equipment. Signed on 2005-11-14. Completion date: 2006-09-29.
- TALLEY-OH ENTERPRISES (7444 GOLF CLUB DR in FORT WORTH, TX; small business)
$11,267 with Army for Program Review/Development Services. Taking place in AK. Signed on 2002-07-22. Completion date: 2003-04-30.
- BRAZIEL COOLER AND FREEZER (12085 BUS. HWY. 287 N. in SAGINAW, TX; small business)
$6,064 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Refrigeration Equipment. Signed on 2005-05-16. Completion date: 2005-05-23.
- HUDNELL, STEPHANIE (6449 RIVERWATER TRAIL in FORT WORTH, TX; small business)
$3,093 with Navy for Other Education and Training Services. Signed on 2004-12-03. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
- CORDOVA CORP (7705 LAKE HIGHLANDS DR in FORT WORTH, TX)
$2,564 with Defense Logistics Agency for Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Signed on 2004-10-28. Completion date: 2005-02-17.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
- Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99 employees: 2 establishments, 20-49 employees: 6 establishments, 10-19 employees: 5 establishments, 5-9 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 4 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 5, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 3)
- Health Care and Social Assistance: Ambulance Services (100-249: 1, 10-19: 1)
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)
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2 people in religious group quarters
Accident statistics in 2006
- Accident count: 5
- Vehicles involved in accidents: 6
- Accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
- Fatalities: 5
- Persons involved in accidents: 12
- Pedestrians involved in accidents: 2
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