76259 ZIP Code — Ponder, TX
Denton County, Texas
ZIP code 76259 is located in Ponder, Texas, within Denton County. It covers approximately 51.18 square miles and serves a population of 5,611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
About ZIP code 76259
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $287,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,041.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,611
population
51.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76259 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76259
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ponder | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76249 Krum (5.4 mi)
76207 Denton (7.3 mi)
76247 Justin (8.3 mi)
76201 Denton (8.3 mi)
76205 Denton (9.6 mi)
76226 Argyle (9.8 mi)
76209 Denton (10.7 mi)
76266 Sanger (12.1 mi)
76210 Denton (12.5 mi)
76078 Rhome (12.9 mi)
76208 Denton (13.7 mi)
76234 Decatur (14 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,611 |
| Population density | 110 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2056 |
| Longitude | -97.2927 |
| 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 | 25.6% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
5,611
Population
110
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$82,041
Median household income
$39,105
Per capita income
$287,100
Median home value
$1,233
Median monthly rent
76.1%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
1,674
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
159
Under 5
162
171
5–9
174
223
10–14
226
161
15–19
163
129
20–24
131
428
25–34
433
367
35–44
372
306
45–54
311
187
55–59
190
255
60–64
258
301
65–74
305
70
75–84
71
29
85+
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,409 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 4,202 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 805 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,017 | 84.7% |
| Two or more races | 335 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 314 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 99 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.6% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
2.9%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
26.1%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $82,041 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
35.6%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,233 |
| Owner occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter occupied | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 1.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 31.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% |
| Electricity | 84.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,271 | 59.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 67 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 371 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 447 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 793 | 36.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 534 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.1% | 25.9% |
| Married | 64.7% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
13.8%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 71 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 716 | 50.8% |
| High school | 215 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 309 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
12.9%
Construction
11.6%
Retail trade
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Other services
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.3% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.8% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
43.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 23.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 381 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 25.5% |
| 65 and over | 16.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 12.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,290 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 56 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,460 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 5,440 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,689 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 151 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 67 | 44.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 789 | 14.1% |
| Italian | 656 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 474 | 8.4% |
| German | 63 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 38 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 31 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 4 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76259
What city is ZIP code 76259 in?
ZIP code 76259 is primarily assigned to Ponder, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76259 in?
ZIP code 76259 falls within Denton County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76259 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 76259 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 76259?
ZIP code 76259 has an estimated population of 5,611 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76259?
The median home value in ZIP code 76259 is $287,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76259?
The median household income in ZIP code 76259 is $82,041, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76259 in?
ZIP code 76259 observes the CST timezone.