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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
$68,600
Median income
$335,600
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,687. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $335,600 (36% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,423 monthly, and 41.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 76205, plus 6 more within Denton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 76205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denton, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76205.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76205?

31.0

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 14.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%

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

$36,687

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76205 ranks nationally

Denton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,600 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,991

Total Housing Units

7,368

Occupied Units

623

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.7%
Renter 58.3%

$335,600

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76205 ranks #7 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 76205 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 76205 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
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

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
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 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.

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