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ZIP 76249

Part of Krum, TX
Pop. 10,637·Denton County·50th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,162/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$197
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76249 · $2,162
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,000/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
$25,944/yr
At $2,162/mo median
Location
CityKrum
StateTX
CountyDenton County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76249 (Krum, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,637
Median income
$120,169
Median age
37.1
Renters
18.4%
Age distribution
26.4%
20.3%
29.9%
13.2%
Under 1826.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5429.9%
55–6410.1%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
80.9%
18.6%
White80.9%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
20.5%
39.4%
33.6%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college39.4%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
81.6%
18.4%
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76249 in Krum, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,039 → $120,169
up 48.3%
Population
9,235 → 10,637
up 15.2%
Renter share
14.5% → 18.4%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
34.3% → 33.6%
-0.7 pts

Median household income grew from $81,039 to $120,169 between 2021 and 2024, a 48.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 9,235 to 10,637 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% change. About 18.4% of households rent today, against 14.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76249 covers Krum, TX. The median rent here is $2,162/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($120,169/yr), ZIP 76249 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76249 (Krum, TX) is $2,162. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76249's median rent of $2,162/mo is $197 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76249 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76249 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #50 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,162/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,162/mo in ZIP 76249. The local median household income is $120,169/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76249?

Rent in ZIP 76249 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 76249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76249 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,162/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($120,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76249 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.4% of ZIP 76249 households are renters, while 81.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76249 compare to the rest of Krum?

ZIP 76249 is pricier than Krum as a whole. At $2,162/mo, it's $80 above the Krum citywide median of $2,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,162/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 76249's median household income ($120,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76249 22%Benchmark 30%
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