PlainZIP

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
$120,169
Median income
$356,000
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,988. Poverty here runs at 5.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. Housing costs here run $356,000 for a typical home value (44% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,943 a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76249?

37.1

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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

How ZIP 76249 ranks nationally

Krum, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,169 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76249 ranks #3 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 76249 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 76249 ranks the highest of 4 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
76259 Ponder, TX 4,618 5.7 mi
76266 Sanger, TX 13,495 7.8 mi
76207 Denton, TX 10,579 8.0 mi

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Pop: 60,982
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Pop: 51,624
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Pop: 49,004
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Pop: 47,852
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Pop: 42,226

Related Areas

Denton County Krum, TX Texas

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.

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