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ZIP 76226

Part of Argyle, TX
Pop. 43,587·Denton County·7th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,910/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$945
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ZIP 76226 · $2,910
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,920/yr
At $2,910/mo median
Location
CityArgyle
StateTX
CountyDenton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +2.8% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $145,582 in 2021 to $180,982 more recently. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76226 covers Argyle, TX. The median rent here is $2,910/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,900/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($180,982/yr), ZIP 76226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76226 (Argyle, TX) is $2,910. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76226's median rent of $2,910/mo is $945 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76226 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76226 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #7 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,910/mo.

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 $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,910/mo in ZIP 76226. The local median household income is $180,982/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76226?

Rent in ZIP 76226 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,910/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($180,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.4% of ZIP 76226 households are renters, while 93.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76226 compare to the rest of Argyle?

ZIP 76226 is more affordable than Argyle overall. At $2,910/mo, it's $78 below the Argyle citywide median of $2,988/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,910/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 76226's median household income ($180,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76226 19%Benchmark 30%
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