ZIP Code 76208
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Denton · Denton County · Texas
- Population
- 19,782
- Median income
- $88,967
- Median home value
- $369,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.5%
- Land area
- 70.1 sq mi
282/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
Chicago
ZIP code 76208 in Denton, Texas has a population of 19,782. The median household income is $88,967, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $369,100, 33% above the US average. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.1 square miles in Denton, Denton County, Texas. The area is home to 19,782 residents, producing a population density of 282 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76208 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76208 sits at $88,967 (18% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,766. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $369,100 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,669 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denton County, so you can benchmark 76208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 76208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76208.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76208, Denton, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,782
Population
70.1
Area (sq mi)
282
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76208?
34.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
15.9%
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?
$88,967
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$40,766
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,205
Total Housing Units
9,572
Occupied Units
633
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,100
Median Home Value
+49% vs state
$1,669
Median Rent
2005
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76208 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 195 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 223 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 277 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 282 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 292 |
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 380 business establishments in ZIP 76208, employing approximately 6,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,439,000.
380
Businesses
6,179
Employees
$368.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 40 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 76208 vs 76209 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76209 | Denton, TX | 24,018 | 3.4 mi |
| 76205 | Denton, TX | 18,510 | 4.3 mi |
| 76210 | Denton, TX | 39,556 | 4.6 mi |
| 76201 | Denton, TX | 27,107 | 5.3 mi |
| 76227 | Aubrey, TX | 22,141 | 5.9 mi |
| 75077 | Lewisville, TX | 35,330 | 9.0 mi |
| 75068 | Little Elm, TX | 34,934 | 6.6 mi |
| 75065 | Lake Dallas, TX | 10,748 | 7.3 mi |
| 76207 | Denton, TX | 10,579 | 7.3 mi |
| 76226 | Argyle, TX | 18,419 | 9.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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