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Denton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76201

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

27,107
1,876/sq mi
$39,982
Median income
$257,700
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1,876
people per sq mi
19%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denton, Denton County, Texas, with 27,107 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,876 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76201 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,982 (47% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,294. 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Median home value sits at $257,700 (4% above the state average), median rent at $1,164 a month, and owner-occupancy at 19.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 76201 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Denton 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 76201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denton, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76201.

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 76201, Denton, 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

27,107

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

1,876

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76201?

24.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.6%
African American 10.8%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$39,982

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$25,294

Per Capita Income

32.0%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76201 ranks nationally

Denton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,982 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,814

Total Housing Units

12,571

Occupied Units

1,243

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.0%
Renter 81.0%

$257,700

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,164

Median Rent

1982

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

-1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76201 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 229
2021 +12.0% 257
2022 +19.1% 306
2023 +4.8% 320
2024 -1.7% 315

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 1,027 business establishments in ZIP 76201, employing approximately 22,628 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,338,585,000.

1,027

Businesses

22,628

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 195 19.0%
Accommodation and food services 193 18.8%
Retail trade 147 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 95 9.3%
Finance and insurance 84 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 5.2%
Construction 40 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 3.7%
Information 16 1.6%
Wholesale trade 14 1.4%
Manufacturing 12 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Educational services 5 0.5%

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 76201 vs 76207 →

ZIP 76201 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 76201 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 76201 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 76201 ranks #null 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
76207 Denton, TX 10,579 2.0 mi
76209 Denton, TX 24,018 2.3 mi
76205 Denton, TX 18,510 2.4 mi
76208 Denton, TX 19,782 5.3 mi
76210 Denton, TX 39,556 5.7 mi
76226 Argyle, TX 18,419 7.8 mi
76266 Sanger, TX 13,495 10.8 mi
75077 Lewisville, TX 35,330 11.0 mi
75065 Lake Dallas, TX 10,748 10.9 mi

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Pop: 72,723
75067 standard
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Pop: 60,982
75007 standard
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Pop: 51,624
75287 standard
Dallas, TX
Pop: 49,004
75056 standard
The Colony, TX
Pop: 47,852
75028 standard
Flower Mound, TX
Pop: 42,226

Related Areas

Denton County Denton, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76201 in? ▼
ZIP code 76201 (Denton) 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 76201? ▼
ZIP code 76201 in Denton, TX has a population of 27,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76201 is $39,982, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76201 is $257,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76201 is White at 62.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76201? ▼
ZIP code 76201 has 1,027 business establishments employing approximately 22,628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76201 are: Health care and social assistance (195), Accommodation and food services (193), Retail trade (147). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76201 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 76201? ▼
In ZIP code 76201, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 76201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76201 is 20.6 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 76201? ▼
In ZIP code 76201, approximately 19.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76201 is 32.0% 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.