ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76226

Part of Argyle, TX

Pop. 43,587·Denton County·4th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,973/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$1,041

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 76226 · $2,973

More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,380

1 BR

$2,470

2 BR

$2,900

3 BR

$3,650

4 BR+

$4,640

Research median

$2,900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 76226 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76226 changed +2.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($180,982) is $4,525 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,650); a 4-bedroom is $4,640.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76210, 5 miles away, rents for 40% less ($1,797/mo), about $14,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76226. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,676/yr

At $2,973/mo median

Location

CityArgyle

StateTX

CountyDenton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76226 (Argyle, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,587

Median income

$180,982

Median age

39.4

Renters

6.4%

Age distribution

29.2%

13.6%

33.4%

12.4%

Under 1829.2%

18–3413.6%

35–5433.4%

55–6412.4%

65+11.3%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

74.6%

12.4%

White74.6%

Black4.1%

Hispanic12.4%

Asian8.2%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

21.5%

65.6%

No HS diploma2%

HS diploma10.8%

Some college21.5%

Bachelor's+65.6%

Housing tenure

93.6%

Owner93.6%

Renter6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 76226 in Argyle, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,727 → $2,973

up 9.0%

Income

$145,582 → $180,982

up 24.3%

Population

34,829 → 43,587

up 25.1%

Renter share

6.9% → 6.4%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

62.1% → 65.6%

+3.5 pts

Median age

40.7 → 39.4

-1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 76226 in Argyle, TX stood at $2,727 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,973, reflecting a 9.0% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $145,582 in 2021 to $180,982 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 25.1% since 2021, moving from about 34,829 residents to roughly 43,587. College-educated residents now make up 65.6% of adults here, versus 62.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 76226 in Argyle, TX market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76226 covers Argyle, TX. The median rent here is $2,973/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,900/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($180,982/yr), ZIP 76226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (about $57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,973/mo in ZIP 76226. The local median household income is $180,982/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76226?

Rent in ZIP 76226 has risen 2.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 76226 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76226 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 693 at $2,973/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76226 changed +2.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.