Denton County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) Β· 33 ZIP codes Β· 16 cities
33
ZIP codes
941,647
population (2021)
+42.1%
pop change since 2010
48121
FIPS code
Denton County ZIP code map
About Denton County
Denton County is located in Texas and contains 33 ZIP codes across 16 cities and communities.
The county's population was 941,647 as of 2021,
an increase of
42.1% from 662,614 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Denton County is 48121.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 941,647 |
| 2010 population | 662,614 |
| Change | +42.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48121 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Denton County
Argyle
Aubrey
Carrollton
Denton
Flower Mound
Frisco
Justin
Krum
Lake Dallas
Lewisville
Little Elm
Pilot Point
Ponder
Roanoke
Sanger
The Colony
ZIP codes for Denton County, TX (33)
Demographics & statistics
915,656
Population
36.8
Median age
$108,468
Median household income
$49,905
Per capita income
$351,911
Median home value
$1,631
Median monthly rent
66.2%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
232,450
Housing units
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
26,559
Under 5
26,864
29,444
5β9
29,781
32,206
10β14
32,576
32,097
15β19
32,465
30,271
20β24
30,619
67,274
25β34
68,045
70,161
35β44
70,965
65,034
45β54
65,780
29,542
55β59
29,881
23,072
60β64
23,337
31,556
65β74
31,917
13,469
75β84
13,623
4,533
85+
4,585
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 217,430 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 698,226 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 99,683 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian
8.6%
Other race
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 589,914 | 58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100,823 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 98,221 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 95,633 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 86,919 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 38,926 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,198 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 845 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10kβ$15k
1.8%
$15kβ$25k
4.1%
$25kβ$35k
5.3%
$35kβ$50k
8.6%
$50kβ$75k
14.3%
$75kβ$100k
13.7%
$100kβ$150k
19.5%
$150kβ$200k
12.0%
$200k+
17.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10kβ$15k | 1.8% |
| $15kβ$25k | 4.1% |
| $25kβ$35k | 5.3% |
| $35kβ$50k | 8.6% |
| $50kβ$75k | 14.3% |
| $75kβ$100k | 13.7% |
| $100kβ$150k | 19.5% |
| $150kβ$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 17.4% |
| Median income | $108,468 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50kβ$100k
1.7%
$100kβ$150k
2.7%
$150kβ$200k
6.1%
$200kβ$300k
24.3%
$300kβ$500k
38.8%
$500kβ$1M
19.1%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,911 |
| Median rent / month | $1,631 |
| Owner occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter occupied | 33.8% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010β2019 | 23.1% |
| 2000β2009 | 25.5% |
| 1990β1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980β1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970β1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960β1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950β1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940β1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.2% |
| Electricity | 58.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 190,062 | 57.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17,962 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 53,229 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 77,930 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 123,883 | 36.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 69,306 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 28.4% |
| Married | 56.9% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
14.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13,754 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 12,006 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 97,835 | 40.1% |
| High school | 50,774 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 71,432 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Professional & management
13.4%
Retail trade
11.1%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.6% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 41,910 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18β64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 19.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 862,233 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 71,652 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 43,673 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6,860 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 19,641 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 766,955 | 85.4% |
| Born in same state | 753,623 | 84.1% |
| Born in different state | 434,263 | 50.2% |
| Foreign born | 13,332 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 148,701 | 14.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 71,559 | 46.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 98,703 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 79,436 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 41,272 | 4.5% |
| English | 8,656 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 7,430 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2,928 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 2,795 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 2,196 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 1,010 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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