The U.S. ZIP Code 76259 is associated with Ponder, TX in Denton County. The 76259 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.5 years, and 13.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $82,875. An estimated 86.3% in this Texas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $29,893. The current population estimate for this region is 6,045.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 76259 is $82,875, while the region's mean household income is $88,567. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,893. The per capita income in ZIP Code 76259 of $29,893 is approximately 4.42% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 8.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 15.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.9% of the population in 76259 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 22.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.9% of 76259 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 22.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 76259 are younger than average. The median age of 33.5 years in ZIP Code 76259 is approximately 12.07% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 76259 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 76259 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 76259 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 76259 is high blood pressure, as approximately 27.9% of adults 18 and older in this Denton County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.7% |
| Current asthma | 9.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 76259 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.7% of those 18 and above in 76259 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 76259 include obesity (33.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| Current smoking | 14.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.5% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.4% |
In ZIP Code 76259, 86.3% of the population graduated high school, while 26.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.1% in this Denton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 76259, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 10.2% of 76259 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 76259 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.1%), followed by Black or African American (5.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 76259, 94.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Denton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 76259, an estimated 39.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Denton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 14.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 39.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 76259 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.58 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 35.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 15.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 76259 | 9.84¢/kWh | 8.78¢/kWh | 6.21¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 76259 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.98 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.77 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.29 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.4 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.19 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.72 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.2 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.65 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 76259, 71.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.8 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 76259 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 76259 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.6% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 76259, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 76259 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Denton County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 4 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 3 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Fees or interest | 1 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Other | 3 |