76249 ZIP Code — Krum, TX
Denton County, Texas
ZIP code 76249 is located in Krum, Texas, within Denton County. It covers approximately 71.10 square miles and serves a population of 9,572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
About ZIP code 76249
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $103,375. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
9,572
population
71.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76249 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76249
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Krum | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76259 Ponder (5.4 mi)
76266 Sanger (7.5 mi)
76207 Denton (8.7 mi)
76201 Denton (9.4 mi)
76209 Denton (11.1 mi)
76205 Denton (11.6 mi)
76234 Decatur (13 mi)
76247 Justin (13.6 mi)
76226 Argyle (13.9 mi)
76238 Era (14 mi)
76208 Denton (14.6 mi)
76272 Valley View (14.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,572 |
| Population density | 135 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 71.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2836 |
| Longitude | -97.2933 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 940 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.1% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.9% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
9,572
Population
135
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$103,375
Median household income
$37,740
Per capita income
$257,500
Median home value
$1,434
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
2,618
Housing units
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
234
Under 5
237
333
5–9
337
455
10–14
460
388
15–19
392
244
20–24
247
602
25–34
608
812
35–44
820
622
45–54
629
206
55–59
208
243
60–64
245
396
65–74
400
204
75–84
207
21
85+
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,509 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 7,063 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,250 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
7.6%
Other race
5.1%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,934 | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 972 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 806 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 535 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.1% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.9% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
1.3%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $103,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k–$300k
41.8%
$300k–$500k
20.7%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,434 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 43.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.3% |
| Electricity | 73.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.9% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,714 | 54.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 249 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 545 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 616 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,357 | 43.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 839 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 3.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 26.5% |
| Married | 53.1% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
21.4%
Some college, no degree
32.3%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 205 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,344 | 44.7% |
| High school | 547 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 771 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Retail trade
14.2%
Construction
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Professional & management
9.5%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Other services
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 29.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 22.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 347 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.9% |
| Public insurance | 21.4% |
| No insurance | 20.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,101 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 444 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 444 | 4.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,878 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 8,806 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 6,132 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 72 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 694 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 387 | 55.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,481 | 15.5% |
| Italian | 947 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 468 | 4.9% |
| Dutch | 134 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 120 | 1.3% |
| German | 14 | 0.1% |
| English | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76249
What city is ZIP code 76249 in?
ZIP code 76249 is primarily assigned to Krum, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76249 in?
ZIP code 76249 falls within Denton County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 76249 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 76249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76249?
The median household income in ZIP code 76249 is $103,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 76249?
ZIP code 76249 has an estimated population of 9,572 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76249?
The median home value in ZIP code 76249 is $257,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 76249 in?
ZIP code 76249 observes the CST timezone.