PlainZIP

Sanger, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76266

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

13,495
43/sq mi
$99,425
Median income
$338,300
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76266 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76266 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sanger, Denton County, Texas, home to 13,495 residents across 311.7 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76266 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,425 (32% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,534. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $338,300 (37% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,478 monthly, and 81.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 76266 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Denton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 76266

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanger, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76266.

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 76266, Sanger, 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

13,495

Population

311.7

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76266?

40.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$99,425

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$49,534

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76266 ranks nationally

Sanger, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,425 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,103

Total Housing Units

6,804

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$338,300

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,478

Median Rent

2001

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76266 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 200
2021 +11.3% 222
2022 +20.4% 268
2023 +2.0% 273
2024 +10.9% 303

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 278 business establishments in ZIP 76266, employing approximately 4,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,158,000.

278

Businesses

4,196

Employees

$230.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 65 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 10.8%
Retail trade 28 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.8%
Finance and insurance 15 5.4%
Manufacturing 14 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 4.0%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.4%
Educational services 4 1.4%

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 76266 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 76266 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 76266 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 76266 ranks #2 of 7 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
76207 Denton, TX 10,579 9.8 mi
76249 Krum, TX 7,194 7.8 mi
76272 Valley View, TX 4,745 8.4 mi
76201 Denton, TX 27,107 10.8 mi
76209 Denton, TX 24,018 11.1 mi
76238 Era, TX 431 11.5 mi

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Pop: 72,723
75067 standard
Lewisville, TX
Pop: 60,982
75007 standard
Carrollton, TX
Pop: 51,624
75287 standard
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Pop: 49,004
75056 standard
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Pop: 47,852
75028 standard
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Pop: 42,226

Related Areas

Denton County Sanger, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76266 in? ▼
ZIP code 76266 (Sanger) 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 76266? ▼
ZIP code 76266 in Sanger, TX has a population of 13,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76266? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76266 is $99,425, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76266? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76266 is $338,300, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76266? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76266 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76266? ▼
ZIP code 76266 has 278 business establishments employing approximately 4,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76266? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76266 are: Construction (65), Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76266? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76266 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 76266? ▼
In ZIP code 76266, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 76266? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76266 is 30.4 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 76266? ▼
In ZIP code 76266, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76266? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76266 is 6.4% 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.