ZIP Codes of Denton County, TX

Population & People
Population & People
Total Population
978,658
Household Income
Household Income
Median Income
$114,287
Housing
Housing
Total Housing Units
376,022
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
22,796
Employment
Employment
Employment Rate
68.66%
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree+
49.66%
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · rolled up across the 33 ZIPs in this county.
Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Codes:33 ZIP Codes (27 Standard, 6 PO Box, 0 Unique) [See All]
Area Codes:214 / 469 / 682 / 817 / 940 / 945 / 972
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:2:13:53 PM
Population:978,658 [See All]
FIPS:48121
CBSA:Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Land Area:948 sq mi
Water Area:61 sq mi
Coordinates:33.1478, -97.0680
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Sharp income gradient
Wealthiest ZIP earns 4.5× the poorest — $180,982 vs $39,982.
Boom county
Grew 37.1% in 10 years — #36 nationwide.
Among Texas's 10 most populous counties
#7 of 254 counties with 978,658 residents.
Striking education divide
Bachelor's share spans 26.7% to 69.1% — a 42-point gap.

Standout ZIPs in this County


Most Populous
Little Elm · 72,710 people
7.4% of county total
Highest Income
Argyle · $180,982 median
1.6× county average
Largest Land Area
Sanger · 130.2 sq mi
Spans the most ground
Fastest Growth
Aubrey · 150.3% (10-yr)
24,821 → 62,127 residents
Most Educated
Flower Mound · 69.1% bachelor's+
11,946 of 17,289 adults 25+

Things worth knowing about Denton County


978,658 residents live across 33 ZIPs covering 948 sq mi, served by 16 distinct USPS-recognized cities.

Population moved from 713,572 to 891,282 from 2014 to 2024 — a +24.9% change. 23 ZIPs gained residents, 2 lost.

The county's wealthiest ZIP 76226 (Argyle, $180,982 median) and poorest ZIP 76201 (Denton, $39,982) are 7.1 miles apart — a 4.5× income gap across local geography.

Median home values vary 3.1× across this county — from $238,400 in 75057 (Lewisville) to $729,700 in 75034 (Frisco).

Density varies 112× across the county — from 86 people/sq mi in 76258 (Pilot Point) to 9,696 in 76203 (Denton).

Educational attainment ranges from 26.7% bachelor's+ in 76259 (Ponder) to 69.1% in 75022 (Flower Mound) — the breadth of educational profiles across the area.

Within Texas, this is the #7 most populous of 254 counties and ranks #6 for median household income with the #15 fastest decade growth .

On the national stage, Denton County is the #52 most populous US county , and #36 for decade growth .

Weighted by population, the typical household earns about $118,929 across the county — reflecting what a typical resident sees, not a simple ZIP average.

49.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher (327,866 of 660,246 reporting).

27 Standard delivery, 6 PO Box only, 0 single-entity Unique ZIPs serve this county.

Stories about Denton County


Higher-education hub

7 ZIPs in this county where more than 60% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree — typically college campuses, research enclaves, or tech corridors.

Flower Mound
69.1%
26,090 residents
Argyle
65.6%
43,587 residents
Frisco
65.3%
52,795 residents
Frisco
65.2%
53,818 residents
Frisco
64.4%
33,496 residents
Flower Mound
63.4%
49,094 residents
Carrollton
60.1%
33,326 residents

Two counties in one

Median household income spans 4.5× between the wealthiest and poorest ZIPs — a sign of significant intra-county inequality.

Wealthiest ZIP
Argyle
Median income: $180,982
Population: 43,587
Bachelor's+: 65.6%
vs
Poorest ZIP (pop >= 500)
Denton
Median income: $39,982
Population: 31,143
Bachelor's+: 45.7%
For every $1 of household income in 76201, the typical household in 76226 earns $4.53.

Where the growth lives

Denton County grew 37.1% over the past decade — concentrated in 5 high-growth ZIPs:

Aubrey
+150.3%
24,821 → 62,127 residents
Argyle
+111.0%
20,660 → 43,587 residents
Justin
+80.0%
12,070 → 21,726 residents
Little Elm
+72.5%
42,162 → 72,710 residents
Denton
+59.6%
12,447 → 19,862 residents

All ZIP Codes in Denton County


ZIPCityTypePopulationMedian IncomeArea (sq mi)10-yr Growth
75068Little ElmStandard72,710$126,63537.572.5%
75056The ColonyStandard69,628$119,68230.935.1%
75067LewisvilleStandard66,913$78,75212.65.9%
76227AubreyStandard62,127$111,40281.8150.3%
75007CarrolltonStandard54,646$111,52113.54.0%
75034FriscoStandard53,818$111,12215.9-33.5%
75033FriscoStandard52,795$174,76222.6
75028Flower MoundStandard49,094$149,43615.610.1%
76210DentonStandard47,610$113,98016.512.6%
76262RoanokeStandard43,620$151,25043.133.0%
76226ArgyleStandard43,587$180,98248.3111.0%
75077LewisvilleStandard42,950$127,21115.217.2%
75036FriscoStandard33,496$151,64514.1
75010CarrolltonStandard33,326$107,3177.540.3%
76201DentonStandard31,143$39,9825.417.7%
76208DentonStandard30,025$88,96734.651.6%
76209DentonStandard27,982$75,0696.78.3%
75022Flower MoundStandard26,090$177,35721.912.7%
76247JustinStandard21,726$124,38373.380.0%
76207DentonStandard19,862$85,33038.359.6%
76205DentonStandard18,978$68,6008.1-4.1%
76266SangerStandard18,155$99,425130.224.5%
75057LewisvilleStandard17,958$82,80317.230.1%
75065Lake DallasStandard13,657$102,59712.220.1%
76249KrumStandard10,637$120,16970.148.4%
76258Pilot PointStandard8,444$103,53297.836.0%
76259PonderStandard6,596$101,84556.731.4%
76203DentonPO Box1,0850.1
76202DentonPO Box0.0
76204DentonPO Box0.0
76206DentonPO Box0.0
75027Flower MoundPO Box0.0
75029LewisvillePO Box0.0

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