Little Elm, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75068
Denton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,934
- 491/sq mi High-density area
- $126,635
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Elm pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 491
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75068 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75068 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Elm, Denton County, Texas, with 34,934 residents across 71.1 square miles, a density of 491 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75068 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,635 (68% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,017. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $410,900 (66% above the average Texas ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,289.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denton County, so 75068 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 75068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Elm, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75068.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
188 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 75
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Construction 71
Construction
71 establishments
- Retail trade 63
Retail trade
63 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75068, Little Elm, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,934
Population
71.1
Area (sq mi)
491
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75068?
35.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
20.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$126,635
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$49,017
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75068 ranks nationally
Little Elm, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$126,635 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,430housing units
24,430
Total Housing Units
23,423
Occupied Units
1,007
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,900
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$2,289
Median Rent
2010
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75068 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 210 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 244 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 303 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 316 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 315 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 776 business establishments in ZIP 75068, employing approximately 4,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,265,000.
776
Businesses
4,746
Employees
$183.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 188 | 24.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 71 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75068 vs 75034 →
ZIP 75068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75034
Frisco (75034)
72,723 residents
- 75056
The Colony (75056)
47,852 residents
- 76210
Denton (76210)
39,556 residents
- 75077
Lewisville (75077)
35,330 residents
- 75068
Little Elm (75068)
34,934 residents
- 76227 22,141
Aubrey (76227)
22,141 residents
- 75010 21,607
Carrollton (75010)
21,607 residents
- 76208 19,782
Denton (76208)
19,782 residents
- 75057 12,900
Lewisville (75057)
12,900 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75068 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75078
Prosper (75078)
$196,564 median income
- 75077
Lewisville (75077)
$127,211 median income
- 75068
Little Elm (75068)
$126,635 median income
- 75056
The Colony (75056)
$119,682 median income
- 76210
Denton (76210)
$113,980 median income
- 76227
Aubrey (76227)
$111,402 median income
- 75034
Frisco (75034)
$111,122 median income
- 75010
Carrollton (75010)
$107,317 median income
- 75065
Lake Dallas (75065)
$102,597 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75068 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75034 | Frisco, TX | 72,723 | 5.5 mi |
| 75065 | Lake Dallas, TX | 10,748 | 5.8 mi |
| 76227 | Aubrey, TX | 22,141 | 7.1 mi |
| 75056 | The Colony, TX | 47,852 | 7.4 mi |
| 76208 | Denton, TX | 19,782 | 6.6 mi |
| 75057 | Lewisville, TX | 12,900 | 9.0 mi |
| 76210 | Denton, TX | 39,556 | 8.6 mi |
| 75010 | Carrollton, TX | 21,607 | 10.3 mi |
| 75077 | Lewisville, TX | 35,330 | 9.4 mi |
| 75078 | Prosper, TX | 10,592 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75068, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,934 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75068 in?
ZIP code 75068 (Little Elm) is located in Denton County, Texas. Denton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/denton-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75068?
ZIP code 75068 in Little Elm, TX has a population of 34,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75068?
The median household income in ZIP 75068 is $126,635, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75068?
The median home value in ZIP 75068 is $410,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75068 is White at 41.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75068?
ZIP code 75068 has 776 business establishments employing approximately 4,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75068 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (188), Health care and social assistance (79), Accommodation and food services (75). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75068 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75068?
In ZIP code 75068, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75068 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75068?
In ZIP code 75068, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75068 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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