PlainZIP

The Colony, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75056

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

47,852
731/sq mi
$119,682
Median income
$458,200
Median home value
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

The Colony pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
731
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75056 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in The Colony, Denton County, Texas, with 47,852 residents across 65.4 square miles, a density of 731 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75056 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,682 (58% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $62,473. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $458,200 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $1,902 per month, and 59.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Denton County, letting you compare 75056 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 75056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in The Colony, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75056.

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 75056, The Colony, 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

47,852

Population

65.4

Area (sq mi)

731

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75056?

37.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

19.0%

Foreign-Born

White 51.8%
African American 10.1%
Asian 17.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$119,682

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$62,473

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75056 ranks nationally

The Colony, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,682 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%

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

What does housing look like?

29,056

Total Housing Units

28,020

Occupied Units

1,036

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$458,200

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$1,902

Median Rent

2006

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75056 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 226
2021 +15.3% 260
2022 +20.4% 313
2023 +6.4% 333
2024 +0.2% 334

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 1,456 business establishments in ZIP 75056, employing approximately 21,469 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,307,212,000.

1,456

Businesses

21,469

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 280 19.2%
Accommodation and food services 205 14.1%
Retail trade 144 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 137 9.4%
Construction 111 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 111 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 91 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 86 5.9%
Finance and insurance 82 5.6%
Wholesale trade 63 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 31 2.1%
Manufacturing 29 2.0%
Educational services 27 1.9%
Information 26 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 75056 vs 75010 →

ZIP 75056 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 75056 ranks #4 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 75056 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 75056 ranks #3 of 9 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
75010 Carrollton, TX 21,607 2.9 mi
75007 Carrollton, TX 51,624 4.9 mi
75057 Lewisville, TX 12,900 4.3 mi
75024 Plano, TX 36,039 6.2 mi
75006 Carrollton, TX 46,364 7.8 mi
75034 Frisco, TX 72,723 6.2 mi
75065 Lake Dallas, TX 10,748 6.2 mi
75068 Little Elm, TX 34,934 7.4 mi
75093 Plano, TX 47,187 6.6 mi
75067 Lewisville, TX 60,982 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Denton County

75034 standard
Frisco, TX
Pop: 72,723
75067 standard
Lewisville, TX
Pop: 60,982
75007 standard
Carrollton, TX
Pop: 51,624
75287 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 49,004
75028 standard
Flower Mound, TX
Pop: 42,226
76210 standard
Denton, TX
Pop: 39,556

Related Areas

Denton County The Colony, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75056 in? ▼
ZIP code 75056 (The Colony) is located in Denton County, Texas. Denton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/denton-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75056? ▼
ZIP code 75056 in The Colony, TX has a population of 47,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75056 is $119,682, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75056 is $458,200, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75056 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75056? ▼
ZIP code 75056 has 1,456 business establishments employing approximately 21,469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75056 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (280), Accommodation and food services (205), Retail trade (144). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75056 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 75056? ▼
In ZIP code 75056, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.9% 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 75056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75056 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75056? ▼
In ZIP code 75056, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75056 is 7.0% 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.