ZIP Code 76226
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Argyle · Denton County · Texas
- Population
- 18,419
- Median income
- $180,982
- Median home value
- $606,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.6%
- Land area
- 123.5 sq mi
149/sq mi
▲ 137% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 118% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 76226 in Argyle, Texas has a population of 18,419. The median household income is $180,982, which is 137% above the national average. Median home value is $606,100, 118% above the US average. 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.5 square miles in Argyle, Denton County, Texas. The area is home to 18,419 residents, producing a population density of 149 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76226 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76226 sits at $180,982 (139% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $71,344. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $606,100 (145% above the state average) with median rent at $3,090 per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 76226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76226.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
76 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 76226?
39.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
12.2%
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?
$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
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?
14,341
Total Housing Units
14,046
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76226 vs 76210 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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