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Denton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76208

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

19,782
282/sq mi
$88,967
Median income
$369,100
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
282
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76208 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denton, Denton County, Texas, home to 19,782 residents across 70.1 square miles, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76208 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,967 (18% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,766. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $369,100 (49% above the state average), median rent at $1,669 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 76208 in local context, 10 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 76208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denton, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76208.

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 76208, 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

19,782

Population

70.1

Area (sq mi)

282

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76208?

34.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 11.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 76208 ranks nationally

Denton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,967 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$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 76208 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 76208 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 76208 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 76208 ranks #7 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
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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Pop: 72,723
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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
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Pop: 42,226

Related Areas

Denton County Denton, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76208 in? ▼
ZIP code 76208 (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 76208? ▼
ZIP code 76208 in Denton, TX has a population of 19,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76208 is $88,967, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76208 is $369,100, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76208 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76208? ▼
ZIP code 76208 has 380 business establishments employing approximately 6,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76208 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76208 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 76208? ▼
In ZIP code 76208, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 76208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76208 is 26.3 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 76208? ▼
In ZIP code 76208, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76208 is 10.7% 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.