ZIP Code 76259
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Ponder · Denton County · Texas
- Population
- 4,618
- Median income
- $101,845
- Median home value
- $354,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.7%
- Land area
- 146.6 sq mi
32/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Chicago
ZIP code 76259 in Ponder, Texas has a population of 4,618. The median household income is $101,845, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $354,100, 27% above the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76259 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 146.6 square miles in Ponder, Denton County, Texas. The area is home to 4,618 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 76259 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76259 sits at $101,845 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,348. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $354,100 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,442 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76259 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denton County, so you can benchmark 76259 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 76259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76259.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 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 76259, Ponder, 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
4,618
Population
146.6
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76259?
36.6
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$101,845
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$48,348
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 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?
2,325
Total Housing Units
2,302
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,100
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
$1,442
Median Rent
2004
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76259 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 197 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 222 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 272 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 275 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 296 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 76259, employing approximately 833 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,280,000.
116
Businesses
833
Employees
$54.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.6% |
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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