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Denton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76209

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

24,018
1,415/sq mi
$75,069
Median income
$274,300
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
1,415
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denton, Denton County, Texas, with 24,018 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,415 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,069 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,905. Local economic indicators show a 16.4% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $274,300 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,444 monthly, and 46.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 76209 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 76209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denton, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76209.

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 76209, 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

24,018

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

1,415

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76209?

32.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 11.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

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?

$75,069

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$34,905

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76209 ranks nationally

Denton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,069 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,417

Total Housing Units

10,649

Occupied Units

768

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$274,300

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,444

Median Rent

1981

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)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76209 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 212
2021 +14.3% 242
2022 +19.6% 290
2023 +4.2% 302
2024 -1.1% 298

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 227 business establishments in ZIP 76209, employing approximately 1,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,183,000.

227

Businesses

1,985

Employees

$92.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 39 17.2%
Retail trade 34 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.8%
Construction 17 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.3%
Wholesale trade 8 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.2%
Finance and insurance 5 2.2%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 76209 vs 76201 →

ZIP 76209 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 76209 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 76209 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 76209 ranks #8 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 2.3 mi
76205 Denton, TX 18,510 3.0 mi
76207 Denton, TX 10,579 4.1 mi
76208 Denton, TX 19,782 3.4 mi
76210 Denton, TX 39,556 5.7 mi
76227 Aubrey, TX 22,141 7.5 mi
76226 Argyle, TX 18,419 9.1 mi
75065 Lake Dallas, TX 10,748 10.1 mi
76266 Sanger, TX 13,495 11.1 mi

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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 76209 in? ▼
ZIP code 76209 (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 76209? ▼
ZIP code 76209 in Denton, TX has a population of 24,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76209 is $75,069, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76209 is $274,300, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76209 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76209? ▼
ZIP code 76209 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 1,985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76209 are: Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (34), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76209 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 76209? ▼
In ZIP code 76209, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 76209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76209 is 23.1 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 76209? ▼
In ZIP code 76209, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76209 is 16.4% 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.