Fort Worth, TexasCityCity of Fort WorthTop to bottom, left to right: Fort Worth skyline, Fort Worth Public Library, St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth Fire Station No. 1, Eddleman–McFarland House, Paddock ViaductFlagSealLogo of Fort WorthNicknames: Cowtown,[1] Panther City, Funkytown, Metairie of Texas, Queen City of the Prairie[2]Motto(s): "Where the West begins";[1] "Crossroads of Cowboys & Culture"Location of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, TexasFort WorthLocation in the United StatesCoordinates: 32°45′N 97°20′WCountry United StatesState TexasCountiesTarrant, Denton, Parker, Wise[3]Incorporated1873[4]Named forWilliam J. WorthGovernment • TypeCouncil-Manager • BodyFort Worth City Council • MayorBetsy Price (R) • City ManagerDavid Cooke • City CouncilList[show]Area • City349.2 sq mi (904.4 km2) • Land342.2 sq mi (886.3 km2) • Water7.0 sq mi (18.1 km2)Elevation653 ft (216 m)Population (2017)[5] • City874,168 (US: 15th) • Density2,181.0/sq mi (842.0/km2) • Metro7,102,796 (US: 4th) • DemonymFort WorthianTime zoneUTC−6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)ZIP Codes76120, 76008, 76028, 76036, 76101-76124, 76126-76127, 76130-76137, 76140, 76147-76148, 76150, 76155, 76161-76164, 76166, 76177, 76179, 76180-76182, 76185, 76191-76193, 76195-76199, 76244, 76247, 76262, 76129 (exclusive to TCU), 76107Area codesArea codes 682 and 817FIPS code48-27000GNIS feature ID1380947[6]Primary AirportDallas/Fort Worth International AirportDFW (Major/International)Interstates U.S. Routes Commuter Rail (Under Construction)Websitefortworthtexas.gov