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Denton, TX
City in Denton County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76201, 76203, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209 and more.
Population
152,866
Land area
96.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,577
ZIP codes
8
Denton and its ZIP codes
Denton at a glance
- Denton is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $76,019, 3% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,200 (23% above Texas) and median rent is $1,420 a month.
Local data for Denton, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms4
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools38
- Colleges3
- Libraries3
- Banks35
- Post Offices3
- Parks49
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants506
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Denton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,019
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$348,200
Median rent
$1,420/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.7%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (30,303), German Americans (18,415), Irish Americans (12,728).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Denton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,956
320,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.54B
FY 2026, $5,009 per person
PPP loans
$217M
3,583 loans, 28,254 jobs reported
How people get to work
Denton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,558
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,740
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Denton
8 in or overlapping Denton. Population shown
Cities near Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KrumCity | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| CorinthCity | 8 mi | 7.8 |
| Shady ShoresTown | 8.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Cross RoadsTown | 8.4 mi | 6.8 |
| KrugervilleCity | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| ArgyleCity | 9.5 mi | 11.6 |
| SangerCity | 9.5 mi | 11.8 |
| Oak PointCity | 9.7 mi | 5.9 |
| PonderTown | 9.8 mi | 3.4 |
| LantanaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Hickory CreekTown | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| Copper CanyonTown | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| Lake DallasCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Providence VillageTown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Highland VillageCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Corral CityTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denton, TX in?
- Denton is in Denton County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Denton, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Denton include 76201, 76203, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210, 76226.
- What is the population of Denton, TX?
- About 152,866 people live in Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denton?
- Nearby places include Krum (5.4 mi), Corinth (8 mi), Shady Shores (8.3 mi), Cross Roads (8.4 mi), Krugerville (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023