Denton, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76205
Denton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,510
- 844/sq mi High-density area
- $68,600
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 844
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76205 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76205 (Denton, TX) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.6 in 2023 to 281.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76205 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denton, Denton County, Texas, home to 18,510 residents across 21.9 square miles, a density of 844 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76205 reports a modest median household income of $68,600 (9% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,687. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $335,600 (36% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 41.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,423.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denton County, so 76205 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 76205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denton, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76205.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 54
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 54
Other services (except public administration)
54 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76205, 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
18,510
Population
21.9
Area (sq mi)
844
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76205?
31.0
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
17.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$68,600
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,687
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76205 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Denton, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,600 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,991housing units
7,991
Total Housing Units
7,368
Occupied Units
623
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,600
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,423
Median Rent
1985
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76205 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 193 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 216 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 273 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 285 |
| 2024 | -1.1% | 281 |
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 701 business establishments in ZIP 76205, employing approximately 10,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $497,558,000.
701
Businesses
10,971
Employees
$497.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 149 | 21.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 48 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
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 76205 vs 76201 →
ZIP 76205 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76210
Denton (76210)
39,556 residents
- 75077
Lewisville (75077)
35,330 residents
- 76201
Denton (76201)
27,107 residents
- 76209
Denton (76209)
24,018 residents
- 76227
Aubrey (76227)
22,141 residents
- 76208
Denton (76208)
19,782 residents
- 76205
Denton (76205)
18,510 residents
- 76226
Argyle (76226)
18,419 residents
- 75057 12,900
Lewisville (75057)
12,900 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76205 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76226
Argyle (76226)
$180,982 median income
- 75077
Lewisville (75077)
$127,211 median income
- 76210
Denton (76210)
$113,980 median income
- 76227
Aubrey (76227)
$111,402 median income
- 75065
Lake Dallas (75065)
$102,597 median income
- 76208
Denton (76208)
$88,967 median income
- 76207
Denton (76207)
$85,330 median income
- 75057
Lewisville (75057)
$82,803 median income
- 76209
Denton (76209)
$75,069 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76205 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76201 | Denton, TX | 27,107 | 2.4 mi |
| 76209 | Denton, TX | 24,018 | 3.0 mi |
| 76210 | Denton, TX | 39,556 | 3.3 mi |
| 76208 | Denton, TX | 19,782 | 4.3 mi |
| 76207 | Denton, TX | 10,579 | 4.1 mi |
| 76226 | Argyle, TX | 18,419 | 6.0 mi |
| 75077 | Lewisville, TX | 35,330 | 8.6 mi |
| 75065 | Lake Dallas, TX | 10,748 | 8.7 mi |
| 76227 | Aubrey, TX | 22,141 | 9.8 mi |
| 75057 | Lewisville, TX | 12,900 | 12.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76205, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,510 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76205 in?
ZIP code 76205 (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 76205?
ZIP code 76205 in Denton, TX has a population of 18,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76205?
The median household income in ZIP 76205 is $68,600, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76205?
The median home value in ZIP 76205 is $335,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76205 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76205?
ZIP code 76205 has 701 business establishments employing approximately 10,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76205 are: Retail trade (149), Accommodation and food services (94), Health care and social assistance (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76205?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76205 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 76205?
In ZIP code 76205, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 76205?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76205 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 76205?
In ZIP code 76205, approximately 41.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76205 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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