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Argyle, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76226

Denton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,419
149/sq mi
$180,982
Median income
$606,100
Median home value
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Argyle pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
149
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Argyle, Denton County, Texas, home to 18,419 residents across 123.5 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76226 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,982 (139% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $71,344. Local economic indicators show a 1.5% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $606,100 (145% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,090 monthly, and 93.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denton County, so you can benchmark 76226 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 76226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Argyle, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76226.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 76226, Argyle, 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

18,419

Population

123.5

Area (sq mi)

149

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76226?

39.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$180,982

Median Household Income

+139% vs state

$71,344

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76226 ranks nationally

Argyle, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$180,982 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,341

Total Housing Units

14,046

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$606,100

Median Home Value

+145% vs state

$3,090

Median Rent

2012

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

-3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76226 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 198
2021 +9.5% 217
2022 +23.8% 268
2023 +11.2% 298
2024 -3.5% 288

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 898 business establishments in ZIP 76226, employing approximately 6,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,955,000.

898

Businesses

6,536

Employees

$358.0M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 158 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 112 12.5%
Construction 107 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 86 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 8.3%
Retail trade 53 5.9%
Finance and insurance 46 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 43 4.8%
Wholesale trade 38 4.2%
Educational services 24 2.7%
Manufacturing 19 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.8%
Information 15 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76226 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 76226 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76210 Denton, TX 39,556 5.1 mi
76205 Denton, TX 18,510 6.0 mi
76207 Denton, TX 10,579 8.2 mi
75022 Flower Mound, TX 22,545 6.4 mi
76201 Denton, TX 27,107 7.8 mi
75077 Lewisville, TX 35,330 6.6 mi
76262 Roanoke, TX 27,648 7.7 mi
76209 Denton, TX 24,018 9.1 mi
75028 Flower Mound, TX 42,226 8.3 mi
76208 Denton, TX 19,782 9.4 mi

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75287 standard
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Pop: 47,852
75028 standard
Flower Mound, TX
Pop: 42,226

Related Areas

Denton County Argyle, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76226 in? ▼
ZIP code 76226 (Argyle) 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 76226? ▼
ZIP code 76226 in Argyle, TX has a population of 18,419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76226 is $180,982, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76226 is $606,100, which is 118% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76226 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76226? ▼
ZIP code 76226 has 898 business establishments employing approximately 6,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76226 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (158), Health care and social assistance (112), Construction (107). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76226? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76226 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 76226? ▼
In ZIP code 76226, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.6% 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 76226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76226 is 31.9 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 76226? ▼
In ZIP code 76226, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76226 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.