Krum, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76249
Denton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,194
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,169
- Median income Above-median income area
- $356,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Krum pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76249 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76249 (Krum, TX) fell -3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.2 in 2023 to 293.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76249 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Krum, Denton County, Texas, home to 7,194 residents across 173.8 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76249 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,169 (59% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,988. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $356,000 (44% above the average Texas ZIP), while 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,943.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denton County, so 76249 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 76249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Krum, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$45,988
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76249 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Krum, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,169 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,737 Texas 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
3,486housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76249 vs 76259 →
ZIP 76249 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76266
Sanger (76266)
13,495 residents
- 76207
Denton (76207)
10,579 residents
- 76249
Krum (76249)
7,194 residents
- 76259 4,618
Ponder (76259)
4,618 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76249 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76249
Krum (76249)
$120,169 median income
- 76259
Ponder (76259)
$101,845 median income
- 76266
Sanger (76266)
$99,425 median income
- 76207
Denton (76207)
$85,330 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76249 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76249, 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 (7,194 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 76249 in?
ZIP code 76249 (Krum) 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 76249?
ZIP code 76249 in Krum, TX has a population of 7,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76249?
The median household income in ZIP 76249 is $120,169, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76249?
The median home value in ZIP 76249 is $356,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76249?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76249 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76249?
ZIP code 76249 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76249?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76249 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76249?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76249 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 76249?
In ZIP code 76249, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 76249?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76249 is 32.2 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 76249?
In ZIP code 76249, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76249?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76249 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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