ZIP Code 76201 in Denton, TX

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Denton, Texas
County:Denton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:25:05 PM
Population:27,610 [See All]
Area Codes:940 / 817
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.2192, -97.1499
Land Area:5.461 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 76201 has 27,610 residents and 12,215 households (average 1.89 persons per household). The median age is 24.2 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,610Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:29,832Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:23,180Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,055.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$37,863Source: Census ACS
Households:12,215Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$250,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.89Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.13Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--27,41027,21026,55726,46127,16227,13828,03827,96528,60129,44728,41528,34529,832
Decennial Census27,107------------------27,610------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 24.2

Male Median Age: 25.2

Female Median Age: 23.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4243312711,4254,0692,0101,20974750238835933837328918917287147
Female4113272652,3994,7911,641904533374347297341347296251234197325
Total8356585363,8248,8603,6512,1131,280876735656679720585440406284472
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:16,40253.02%
Black:3,51611.37%
Hispanic:*6,14519.87%
Asian:2,0996.79%
American Indian:2300.74%
Hawaiian:540.17%
Other:2,4878.04%
Total:30,933100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,33048.28%25.2 years
Females:14,28051.72%23.4 years
Total:27,610100%24.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:26,20687.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2790.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8412.82%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,50611.22%
Total Population:29,832100%
Total Native Population:26,48588.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,34711.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $37,863, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $14,535 (62.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,828. Family households earn a median of $81,385 versus $31,032 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,353). By gender, male median income is $44,745 and female is $37,371, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,374 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.8%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$23,328$22,663$22,342$23,252$24,294$25,533$27,232$29,724$33,035$32,704$32,372$37,703$37,863
Median Family Income$43,217$44,412$45,556$45,207$46,107$49,682$51,250$52,492$61,048$65,134$64,013$80,387$81,385
Median NonFamily Income$18,504$18,554$17,281$17,323$18,383$19,730$21,490$22,207$25,199$25,986$27,013$29,978$31,032
Median Male Income$31,994$33,070$35,394$33,361$34,673$35,024$35,399$35,878$38,045$40,365$41,916$45,479$44,745
Median Female Income$26,928$26,535$27,285$29,983$30,061$30,321$30,127$31,861$30,808$30,362$31,569$34,408$37,371
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,40962.58%
Unemployed:1,4245.12%
Not In Labor Force:8,98832.31%
Total:27,821100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,46542.88%
Service:3,49120.05%
Sales and Office:4,13423.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8765.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,4438.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,409100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $250,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $121,000 (93.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81,900. The median gross rent is $1,128, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $422 (59.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $209. Of occupied housing, owners make up 17.87% (54.98% with a mortgage, 45.02% free-and-clear) and renters 82.13% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.09%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$129,200$127,700$126,300$124,100$124,300$129,600$141,100$154,900$168,300$190,400$207,200$242,100$250,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:510.53%
$500 to $999:3,59437.61%
$1,000 to $1,499:3,41735.76%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,54716.19%
$2,000 to $2,499:5385.63%
$2,500 to $2,999:1371.43%
$3,000 or more:1421.49%
No Rent:1301.36%
Total:9,556100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$706$725$747$754$769$796$835$869$919$954$989$1,076$1,128
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,1439.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):9368.04%
Renter Occupied:9,55682.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,635100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,63588.91%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,45211.09%
Total Housing Units:13,087100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,97330.36%
Multi-Family Units:9,09469.49%
Other Units:200.15%
Total Housing Units:13,087100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 46.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 94.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 20.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 14.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 11.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (88.79%). College enrollment is 88.79%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3822.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3512.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,39517.00%
Some college, no degree:3,21822.85%
Associate's degree:1,2218.67%
Bachelor's degree:3,85727.38%
Graduate or professional degree:2,66118.89%
Total:14,085100%
High school or higher:13,35294.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,51846.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:20,65567.03%
Public Insurance:4,21913.69%
No Insurance:5,93919.27%
Total:30,813100%
Has Health Insurance:24,87480.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty19.0%20.8%21.2%21.0%20.0%16.8%13.4%12.7%9.9%7.7%8.5%7.5%7.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1470.97%
Kindergarten:1330.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,1117.29%
High school (grades 9-12):3162.07%
College or graduate school:13,52588.79%
Total:15,232100%
Early Childhood:2801.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,56010.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 76201 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,027 business establishments, employing about 22,628 people with an annual payroll of $1,338,585,000. USPS data shows 12,265 residential mailboxes and 1,466 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,265Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,466Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,411Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,930Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,649Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,027Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$323,138,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,338,585,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:22,628Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 76201 is located in Denton County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 13rd and 26th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 76201, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 5.461 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.032 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:19100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX (CBSA Div 19124)Source: Census
CBSA Population:7,807,555Source: Census
MSA:Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:5.461 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.032 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:13,26Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:38349.24, 907.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Dallas, TX PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4819972Source: Census
Place Name:Denton city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


76202 | | 76199

Schools in ZIP Code 76201


ZIP Code 76201 is part of 5 school districts, including: Krum Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Lake Dallas Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Ponder Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Denton Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Sanger Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Denton Co J J A E P 301 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76201
District: Krum Independent School District
Denton Co J J A E P 301 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76201
District: Lake Dallas Independent School District
Denton Co J J A E P 301 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76201
District: Ponder Independent School District
Denton H S 1007 Fulton
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Calhoun Middle 709 W Congress St
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Newton Rayzor El 1400 Malone
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Regional Day Sch Deaf 1303 N Elm
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Community Ed 1400 Malone St Portable 53
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle 1307 N Locust St
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Sandbrock Ranch El 1307 N Locust St
Denton, TX 76201
District: Denton Independent School District
Denton Co J J A E P 301 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76201
District: Sanger Independent School District
Springbok Academy 1300 Fulton St Ste 502
Denton, TX 76201
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76201


University Of North Texas 1501 W.chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX 76203-1277
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Woman's University 304 Administration Dr
Denton, TX 76204
Type: Post Secondary
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton 2324 San Jacinto Boulevard
Denton, TX 76205-7534
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville 2440 B S Stemmons Fwy
Lewisville, TX 75067
Type: Post Secondary
The King's University 2121 E. Southlake Boulevard
Southlake, TX 76092
Type: Post Secondary
Allgood Beauty Institute 9741 Preston Road Suite 106
Frisco, TX 75033-4112
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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