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U.S. ZIP Code · TX76240

Cooke County

Typical home value

$278,408[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-2.0%
vs metro
vs state
+6.4%
ZIP 76240 location in TX
Location of ZIP 76240 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 76240 is worth $278,408. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,658 a month — a 7.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,658[2]
Gross yield
7.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,979[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
29,419[3]
Median household income
$71,502[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+108[5]
Moved in
1,340
Moved out
1,232

Schools

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

Public schools
12
Elementary
5
Middle
3
High
4
  • GAINESVILLE H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · GAINESVILLE ISD

    872 students

  • W E CHALMERS EL

    Elementary · Grades 2–4 · GAINESVILLE ISD

    714 students

  • EDISON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · GAINESVILLE ISD

    618 students

  • CALLISBURG EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CALLISBURG ISD

    556 students

  • GAINESVILLE INT

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · GAINESVILLE ISD

    463 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 yield7.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.3%
Annual rent$19,894

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$1,408
Loan principal$222,727
Down payment$55,682
Total interest paid$284,076

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 ratio1.14
Monthly cost to own$1,888
Monthly rent$1,658

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 76240?
The typical home in 76240 is worth $278,408, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 76240?
Home values in 76240 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 76240?
A typical home in 76240 rents for about $1,658 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 76240?
The effective property tax rate in 76240 is 1.1% — roughly $2,979 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 76240?
ZIP code 76240 has a population of 29,419 and a median household income of $71,502.

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