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Denison, TX
City in Grayson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75020.
Population
25,778
Land area
29sq mi
People per sq mi
888
ZIP codes
1
Denison and its ZIP codes
Denison at a glance
- Denison is about 7.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 128th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $67,365 a year, 14% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,900 (36% below Texas) and median rent is $1,309 a month.
Local data for Denison, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denison, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,365
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$1,309/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,767), Mexican Americans (3,471), Irish Americans (2,498).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Denison.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
PPP loans
$46.28M
625 loans, 6,336 jobs reported
How people get to work
Denison, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denison, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denison, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Denison
1 in or overlapping Denison. Population shown
Cities near Denison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cartwright, OKCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.4 |
| PottsboroTown | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| KnollwoodCity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Colbert, OKTown | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| PrestonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5 |
| Hendrix, OKTown | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Platter, OKCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Achille, OKTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ShermanCity | 11 mi | 46.4 |
| McBride, OKCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Kemp, OKTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Calera, OKTown | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Sand Point, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BellsTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| SouthmaydCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| New Woodville, OKTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denison, TX in?
- Denison is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Denison, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Denison include 75020.
- What is the population of Denison, TX?
- About 25,778 people live in Denison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denison?
- Nearby places include Cartwright, OK (5.4 mi), Pottsboro (5.8 mi), Knollwood (6.6 mi), Colbert, OK (6.8 mi), Preston (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023