ZIP Code 76249
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Krum · Denton County · Texas
- Population
- 7,194
- Median income
- $120,169
- Median home value
- $356,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.6%
- Land area
- 173.8 sq mi
41/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 76249 in Krum, Texas has a population of 7,194. The median household income is $120,169, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $356,000, 28% above the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76249 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 173.8 square miles in Krum, Denton County, Texas. The area is home to 7,194 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 76249 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76249 sits at $120,169 (59% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,988. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $356,000 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,943 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76249 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denton County, so you can benchmark 76249 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 76249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76249.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 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 76249, Krum, 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
7,194
Population
173.8
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76249?
37.1
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
7.7%
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?
$120,169
Median Household Income
+59% vs state
$45,988
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 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?
3,486
Total Housing Units
3,344
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$356,000
Median Home Value
+44% vs state
$1,943
Median Rent
2003
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)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76249 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 202 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 229 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 281 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 304 |
| 2024 | -3.5% | 294 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 76249, employing approximately 1,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,695,000.
142
Businesses
1,130
Employees
$68.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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