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U.S. ZIP Code · TX76226

Denton County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Typical home value

$583,972[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.5%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+105.6%
vs metro
+66.5%
vs state
+123.1%
ZIP 76226 location in TX
Location of ZIP 76226 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 76226 is worth $583,972 — 66.5% above the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,847 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,847[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,262[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Denton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
43,587[3]
Median household income
$180,982[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Denton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+6,517[5]
Moved in
44,971
Moved out
38,454

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1
  • ARGYLE H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · ARGYLE ISD

    1,528 students

  • ARGYLE WEST

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ARGYLE ISD

    965 students

  • ARGYLE SOUTH EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ARGYLE ISD

    959 students

  • ARGYLE MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · ARGYLE ISD

    840 students

  • HILLTOP EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ARGYLE ISD

    689 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$34,166

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,953
Loan principal$467,177
Down payment$116,794
Total interest paid$595,859

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.48
Monthly cost to own$4,213
Monthly rent$2,847

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
53rd percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 76226?
The typical home in 76226 is worth $583,972, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 76226?
Home values in 76226 are down 3.5% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 76226?
A typical home in 76226 rents for about $2,847 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 76226?
The effective property tax rate in 76226 is 1.6% — roughly $9,262 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 76226?
ZIP code 76226 has a population of 43,587 and a median household income of $180,982.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Murphy, TX

    Typical home
    $586,774
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Keller, TX

    Typical home
    $593,555
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Frisco, TX

    Typical home
    $573,245
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Plano, TX

    Typical home
    $561,645
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Dallas, TX

    Typical home
    $610,627
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Dallas, TX

    Typical home
    $556,583
    Gross yield
    3.4%

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