76208 ZIP Code — Denton, TX
Denton County, Texas
ZIP code 76208 is located in Denton, Texas, within Denton County. It covers approximately 27.37 square miles and serves a population of 27,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 972.
About ZIP code 76208
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $100,314.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,364
population
27.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76208 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76208
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denton | Acceptable |
| Denton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76209 Denton (3.6 mi)
76205 Denton (4.3 mi)
76210 Denton (4.8 mi)
76201 Denton (5.4 mi)
76227 Aubrey (6 mi)
76207 Denton (6.4 mi)
75068 Little Elm (6.6 mi)
75065 Lake Dallas (7.1 mi)
76226 Argyle (8.9 mi)
75077 Lewisville (9.1 mi)
75034 Frisco (11 mi)
75036 Frisco (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,364 |
| Population density | 1,000 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2090 |
| Longitude | -97.0565 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 972 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
27,364
Population
1,000
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$100,314
Median household income
$39,721
Per capita income
$341,200
Median home value
$1,446
Median monthly rent
67.4%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
6,145
Housing units
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
953
Under 5
990
1,345
5–9
1,397
884
10–14
918
1,032
15–19
1,072
667
20–24
692
2,010
25–34
2,087
1,780
35–44
1,849
1,930
45–54
2,005
835
55–59
868
570
60–64
592
768
65–74
798
407
75–84
423
241
85+
251
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,829 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 19,535 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,888 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.4%
Hispanic or Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black or African American
8.7%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,618 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,986 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,016 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,732 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 1,516 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 861 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 621 | 2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 14.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
19.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 19.4% |
| Median income | $100,314 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.1%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
2.5%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
14.3%
$300k–$500k
48.8%
$500k–$1M
12.7%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,446 |
| Owner occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter occupied | 32.6% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 60.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 15.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 37.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.4% |
| Electricity | 64.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,610 | 67.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 320 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,035 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,408 | 16.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,589 | 42.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,859 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 3.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 28.3% |
| Married | 58.1% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 577 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 377 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,750 | 46.6% |
| High school | 1,719 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,621 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Professional & management
9.1%
Construction
8.5%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Information
3.9%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.1% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.4% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 22.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 58.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,741 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 14.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,421 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 2,559 | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,173 | 8.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 208 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,841 | 87.1% |
| Born in same state | 23,380 | 85.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,575 | 53.3% |
| Foreign born | 461 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,523 | 12.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,117 | 31.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,679 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 2,396 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 863 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 475 | 1.7% |
| English | 469 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 74 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.2% |
| German | 51 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76208
What city is ZIP code 76208 in?
ZIP code 76208 is primarily assigned to Denton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76208 in?
ZIP code 76208 falls within Denton County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76208?
The median home value in ZIP code 76208 is $341,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 76208?
ZIP code 76208 has an estimated population of 27,364 residents, with a density of 1,000 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76208?
The median household income in ZIP code 76208 is $100,314, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76208 in?
ZIP code 76208 observes the CST timezone.