City

Ponder, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Denton County  ·  Texas

👥5,628Population
💰$94,433Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$356,600Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White82.7%
Hispanic11.1%
Black3.0%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (2.1%)
HS Graduate875 (25.6%)
Some College432 (12.6%)
Associates590 (17.2%)
Bachelors312 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,143 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.6%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,433 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$356,600 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,387/mo
Total Housing Units2,041
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
69%
About Ponder, TX

Ponder is a city in Texas, located in Denton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,628 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Ponder is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,433 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ponder is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $356,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,387 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ponder is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.66%).

Ponder, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Ponder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76259 5,628 $94,433 $356,600 $1,387 0.9% 42.5% 78.0%