PlainZIP

Ponder, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76259

Denton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,618
32/sq mi
$101,845
Median income
$354,100
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ponder pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76259 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76259 covers 146.6 square miles in Ponder, Denton County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,618 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76259 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $354,100 for a typical home value (43% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,442 a month; 73.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Denton County, letting you compare 76259 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 76259

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ponder, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76259.

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 76259, Ponder, 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

4,618

Population

146.6

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76259?

36.6

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$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

How ZIP 76259 ranks nationally

Ponder, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,845 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 76259 vs 76249 →

ZIP 76259 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 76259 ranks #5 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 76259 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 76259 ranks #4 of 5 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
76249 Krum, TX 7,194 5.7 mi
76247 Justin, TX 13,098 7.1 mi
76207 Denton, TX 10,579 7.5 mi
76226 Argyle, TX 18,419 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Denton County

75034 standard
Frisco, TX
Pop: 72,723
75067 standard
Lewisville, TX
Pop: 60,982
75007 standard
Carrollton, TX
Pop: 51,624
75287 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 49,004
75056 standard
The Colony, TX
Pop: 47,852
75028 standard
Flower Mound, TX
Pop: 42,226

Related Areas

Denton County Ponder, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76259 in? ▼
ZIP code 76259 (Ponder) 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 76259? ▼
ZIP code 76259 in Ponder, TX has a population of 4,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76259? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76259 is $101,845, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76259? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76259 is $354,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76259? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76259 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76259? ▼
ZIP code 76259 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76259? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76259 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76259? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76259 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 76259? ▼
In ZIP code 76259, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 76259? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76259 is 33.5 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 76259? ▼
In ZIP code 76259, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76259? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76259 is 4.8% 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.