76205 ZIP Code — Denton, TX
Denton County, Texas
ZIP code 76205 is located in Denton, Texas, within Denton County. It covers approximately 8.31 square miles and serves a population of 20,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
About ZIP code 76205
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,400. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $60,196. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
20,734
population
8.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76205 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76205
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denton | Acceptable |
| Denton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76201 Denton (2.5 mi)
76207 Denton (3 mi)
76209 Denton (3.2 mi)
76210 Denton (3.8 mi)
76208 Denton (4.3 mi)
76226 Argyle (5.5 mi)
75077 Lewisville (8.1 mi)
75065 Lake Dallas (8.7 mi)
76259 Ponder (9.6 mi)
76227 Aubrey (10 mi)
75068 Little Elm (10.3 mi)
75022 Flower Mound (11.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,734 |
| Population density | 2,495 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1889 |
| Longitude | -97.1270 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 940 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.2% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
20,734
Population
2,495
People per sq mi
29.0
Median age
$60,196
Median household income
$32,231
Per capita income
$263,400
Median home value
$1,288
Median monthly rent
38.5%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
3,658
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
463
Under 5
426
283
5–9
261
510
10–14
469
738
15–19
680
2,046
20–24
1,884
2,565
25–34
2,362
971
35–44
895
1,232
45–54
1,135
481
55–59
442
427
60–64
394
619
65–74
570
383
75–84
352
76
85+
70
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,939 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 17,795 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,070 | 10.0% |
| Median age | 29.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.7%
Black or African American
13%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Two or more races
11.6%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,221 | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,077 | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,986 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,748 | 11.6% |
| Other race | 915 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 677 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.2% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $60,196 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.4%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
35.9%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,288 |
| Owner occupied | 38.5% |
| Renter occupied | 61.5% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 43.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.0% |
| Electricity | 60.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,615 | 34.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 591 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,886 | 24.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,606 | 33.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,998 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,476 | 19.2% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.2% | 47.4% |
| Married | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 338 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,101 | 16.3% |
| High school | 772 | 11.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,462 | 65.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Retail trade
16.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Professional & management
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 22.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.7% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
18.8%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
19.3%
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 24.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 52.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 738 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 20.4% |
| No insurance | 23.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,845 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,982 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,669 | 8.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 233 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,666 | 80.4% |
| Born in same state | 16,424 | 79.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,349 | 54.7% |
| Foreign born | 242 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,068 | 19.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 803 | 19.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,267 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 1,539 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 549 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 131 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 117 | 0.6% |
| English | 102 | 0.5% |
| German | 74 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76205
What city is ZIP code 76205 in?
ZIP code 76205 is primarily assigned to Denton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76205 in?
ZIP code 76205 falls within Denton County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 76205 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 76205 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76205?
19% of residents in ZIP code 76205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 76205?
ZIP code 76205 has an estimated population of 20,734 residents, with a density of 2,495 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76205?
The median household income in ZIP code 76205 is $60,196, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76205 in?
ZIP code 76205 observes the CST timezone.