PlainZIP

Denison, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75021

Grayson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,036
52/sq mi
$83,067
Median income
$190,500
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denison pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, home to 8,036 residents across 155.7 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,067 (10% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,819. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $190,500 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 75021 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grayson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 75021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denison, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75021.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75021, Denison, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,036

Population

155.7

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75021?

40.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$83,067

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$32,819

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75021 ranks nationally

Denison, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,067 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,831

Total Housing Units

3,379

Occupied Units

452

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$190,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,096

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

407

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+307%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75021 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 246
2021 +19.2% 293
2022 +21.0% 355
2023 +9.6% 389
2024 +4.6% 407

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 75021, employing approximately 1,014 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,828,000.

98

Businesses

1,014

Employees

$46.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.3%
Retail trade 12 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.2%
Manufacturing 7 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.1%
Wholesale trade 6 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.1%
Utilities 3 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 75021 vs 74733 →

ZIP 75021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75021 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 75021 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74733 Colbert, OK 2,853 7.3 mi
75414 Bells, TX 3,136 7.5 mi
74747 Kemp, OK 153 7.5 mi
75020 Denison, TX 21,872 8.1 mi
75090 Sherman, TX 23,724 9.4 mi
74720 Achille, OK 608 8.9 mi
75479 Savoy, TX 1,849 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grayson County

75090 standard
Sherman, TX
Pop: 23,724
75092 standard
Sherman, TX
Pop: 22,839
75020 standard
Denison, TX
Pop: 21,872
76273 standard
Whitesboro, TX
Pop: 9,135
75076 standard
Pottsboro, TX
Pop: 7,378
75495 standard
Van Alstyne, TX
Pop: 7,095

Related Areas

Grayson County Denison, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75021 in? ▼
ZIP code 75021 (Denison) is located in Grayson County, Texas. Grayson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grayson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75021? ▼
ZIP code 75021 in Denison, TX has a population of 8,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75021 is $83,067, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75021 is $190,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75021 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75021? ▼
ZIP code 75021 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,014 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75021 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75021 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 307%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75021? ▼
In ZIP code 75021, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75021 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75021? ▼
In ZIP code 75021, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75021 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.