ZIP Code 76252

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Muenster · Cooke County · Texas

Population
2,863

6/sq mi

Median income
$94,444

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$310,100

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.8%

Median age 39.9

Land area
477.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 76252 in Muenster, Texas has a population of 2,863. The median household income is $94,444, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $310,100, 11% above the US average. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 477.2 square miles in Muenster, Cooke County, Texas. The area is home to 2,863 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 76252 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76252 sits at $94,444 (25% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,793. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $310,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,330 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cooke County, so you can benchmark 76252 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 76252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76252.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76252, Muenster, 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

2,863

Population

477.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76252?

39.9

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$94,444

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$44,793

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,224

Total Housing Units

1,138

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$310,100

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,330

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 76252, employing approximately 1,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,491,000.

125

Businesses

1,350

Employees

$67.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 16.0%
Retail trade 17 13.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 9.6%
Manufacturing 11 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.8%
Utilities 5 4.0%
Wholesale trade 5 4.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.2%
Information 3 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
76253 Myra, TX 230 6.5 mi
76250 Lindsay, TX 937 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76252 in?
ZIP code 76252 (Muenster) is located in Cooke County, Texas. Cooke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cooke-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76252?
ZIP code 76252 in Muenster, TX has a population of 2,863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76252?
The median household income in ZIP 76252 is $94,444, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76252?
The median home value in ZIP 76252 is $310,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76252 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76252?
ZIP code 76252 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 1,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76252 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (17), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76252?
In ZIP code 76252, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 76252?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76252 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76252?
In ZIP code 76252, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76252 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Muenster, TX

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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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