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ZIP 76259

Part of Ponder, TX
Pop. 6,596·Denton County·54th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,150/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$185
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 76259 · $2,150
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,670/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,800/yr
At $2,150/mo median
Location
CityPonder
StateTX
CountyDenton County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76259 (Ponder, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,596
Median income
$101,845
Median age
36.6
Renters
26.2%
Age distribution
28.5%
18.2%
23.5%
18%
Under 1828.5%
18–3418.2%
35–5423.5%
55–6418%
65+11.8%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
14.4%
White85.1%
Black1.2%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
13%
24%
36.3%
26.7%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma24%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
73.8%
26.2%
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76259 in Ponder, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,316 → $101,845
up 26.8%
Population
5,469 → 6,596
up 20.6%
Renter share
19.1% → 26.2%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.2% → 26.7%
-3.5 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,316 in 2021 to $101,845 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 5,469 to 6,596 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.6% change. About 26.2% of households rent today, against 19.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 30.2% to 26.7%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 76259 covers Ponder, TX. The median rent here is $2,150/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($101,845/yr), ZIP 76259 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 76259?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76259 (Ponder, TX) is $2,150. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76259 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76259's median rent of $2,150/mo is $185 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76259 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76259 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #54 out of 688 ZIPs tracked at $2,150/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76259?

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 $2,150/mo in ZIP 76259. The local median household income is $101,845/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76259?

Rent in ZIP 76259 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 76259 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76259 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,150/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($101,845/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76259 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76259 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.2% of ZIP 76259 households are renters, while 73.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76259 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 76259 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76259 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,150/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 76259's median household income ($101,845/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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