76252 ZIP Code — Muenster, TX

Cooke County, Texas

ZIP code 76252 is located in Muenster, Texas, within Cooke County. It covers approximately 188.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76252

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,098. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 76252 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,729

population

188.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muenster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76250 Lindsay (7.3 mi) 76240 Gainesville (10.9 mi) 76265 Saint Jo (11.1 mi) 76263 Rosston (14.4 mi) 76238 Era (14.9 mi) 73459 Thackerville (16.8 mi) 76239 Forestburg (17.6 mi) 73441 Leon (17.7 mi) 73430 Burneyville (18.3 mi) 76272 Valley View (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,729
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	188.09 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	33.6983
Longitude	-97.3568
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	41.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	21.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	11.4%	6.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,729

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$103,098

Median household income

$45,504

Per capita income

$256,100

Median home value

$1,159

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,002

Housing units

34.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

178

15–19

156

20–24

141

25–34

124

104

35–44

214

45–54

186

55–59

167

60–64

145

171

65–74

149

115

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	490	18.0%
18 and over	2,239	82.0%
65 and over	569	20.9%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Asian 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,644	96.2%
Asian	30	1.1%
Two or more races	30	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.7%
Other race	13	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	41.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	21.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	11.4%	6.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$103,098

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 20.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,100
Median rent / month	$1,159
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.1%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	11.4%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.8%
Electricity	46.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Wood	3.9%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	666	64.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	149	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	188	18.3%
Households with children under 18	303	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	35.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	19.6%
Married	53.8%	62.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	1.5%	9.9%
Divorced	9.3%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.9%
Kindergarten	14	2.2%
Elementary school	199	31.0%
High school	310	48.4%
College / grad school	112	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Retail trade 15.9%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Construction 6.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,594	95.1%
Spanish	24	0.9%
Other Indo-European	21	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,674	98.0%
Born in same state	2,668	97.8%
Born in different state	2,328	85.3%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.0%
Not a US citizen	34	61.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	352	12.9%
Arab	180	6.6%
Italian	143	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.3%
English	6	0.2%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	88.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76252

What city is ZIP code 76252 in?

ZIP code 76252 is primarily assigned to Muenster, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76252 in?

ZIP code 76252 falls within Cooke County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76252 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 76252 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76252 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 76252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76252?

The median household income in ZIP code 76252 is $103,098, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 76252?

ZIP code 76252 has an estimated population of 2,729 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76252 in?

ZIP code 76252 observes the CST timezone.