ZIP Code 76208 in Denton, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Denton, Texas
City Alias:Corinth, Shady Shores
County:Denton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:25:19 PM
Population:27,084 [See All]
Area Codes:945 / 972
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.2090, -97.0565
Land Area:27.374 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 76208 has 27,084 residents and 9,327 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 35.2 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2%, 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:27,084Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,186Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:37,462Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:989.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$90,833Source: Census ACS
Households:9,327Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$358,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.87Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19,04119,23319,64419,80320,10622,36723,46324,68724,62124,99226,59827,36427,186
Decennial Census19,782------------------27,084------
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: 35.2

Male Median Age: 34

Female Median Age: 36.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9701,0261,0951,054891835938971897832795818694532397243129112
Female8859751,0139859329029481,055943960795819787560495303254244
Total1,8552,0012,1082,0391,8231,7371,8862,0261,8401,7921,5901,6371,4811,092892546383356
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,89352.41%
Black:2,6288.67%
Hispanic:*7,63725.18%
Asian:1,1223.70%
American Indian:2540.84%
Hawaiian:310.10%
Other:2,7609.10%
Total:30,325100%
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:13,22948.84%34.0 years
Females:13,85551.16%36.4 years
Total:27,084100%35.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:23,09384.94%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5311.95%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,2104.45%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,35213.10%
Total Population:27,186100%
Total Native Population:23,62486.90%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,56213.10%
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 $90,833, which is markedly greater than the state median ($76,292), is up $21,554 (31.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,475. Family households earn a median of $112,778 versus $47,405 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,373). By gender, male median income is $64,637 and female is $56,159, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $8,478 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.7%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.1%).

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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$69,279$72,588$70,890$70,126$73,099$72,680$74,813$81,151$83,358$86,735$85,625$100,314$90,833
Median Family Income$74,235$79,464$77,063$79,135$85,342$81,339$82,380$91,060$89,960$90,706$97,436$115,268$112,778
Median NonFamily Income$46,553$51,042$40,967$40,729$42,457$40,231$41,586$43,608$45,049$50,398$48,435$51,709$47,405
Median Male Income$49,101$49,090$45,991$52,955$50,870$47,630$51,000$55,327$56,524$70,415$61,639$65,235$64,637
Median Female Income$38,811$41,506$37,298$41,865$41,052$43,287$42,648$46,325$45,538$46,911$47,880$52,833$56,159
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:13,05063.10%
Unemployed:5392.61%
Not In Labor Force:7,09234.29%
Total:20,681100%
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:6,28348.15%
Service:1,72113.19%
Sales and Office:2,46218.87%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,0938.38%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,49111.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,050100%
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 $358,000, which is markedly greater than the state median ($260,400), is up $190,000 (113.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,000. The median gross rent is $1,591, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,339), is up $678 (74.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $386. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.16% (60.20% with a mortgage, 39.80% free-and-clear) and renters 31.84% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.01%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$168,000$169,100$171,100$178,500$192,100$201,400$219,000$248,600$262,000$268,500$285,200$341,200$358,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:60.21%
$500 to $999:2559.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:91332.67%
$1,500 to $1,999:89031.84%
$2,000 to $2,499:33311.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:1324.72%
$3,000 or more:1435.12%
No Rent:1234.40%
Total:2,795100%
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$913$925$934$958$981$1,055$1,098$1,173$1,205$1,272$1,361$1,446$1,591
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,60241.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,38127.12%
Renter Occupied:2,79531.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,778100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,77892.99%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6627.01%
Total Housing Units:9,440100%
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:5,71460.53%
Multi-Family Units:2,28324.18%
Other Units:1,44315.29%
Total Housing Units:9,440100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 35.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (33.10%). High school or higher is 89.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (17.40%). Public coverage is 26.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 9.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.91%). College enrollment is 22.05%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:7424.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,0816.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,85222.02%
Some college, no degree:4,33824.80%
Associate's degree:1,2947.40%
Bachelor's degree:4,09023.38%
Graduate or professional degree:2,09511.98%
Total:17,492100%
High school or higher:15,66989.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,18535.36%
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:19,08664.12%
Public Insurance:7,24024.32%
No Insurance:3,43911.55%
Total:29,765100%
Has Health Insurance:26,32688.45%
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 Poverty11.1%9.4%10.2%12.6%11.2%10.8%10.4%8.2%5.6%4.9%6.9%5.8%9.0%
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:6017.81%
Kindergarten:4996.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,38143.91%
High school (grades 9-12):1,52019.74%
College or graduate school:1,69822.05%
Total:7,699100%
Early Childhood:1,10014.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,40070.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 76208 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 380 business establishments, employing about 6,179 people with an annual payroll of $368,439,000. USPS data shows 13,053 residential mailboxes and 456 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,053Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:456Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,992Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,897Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,629Source: USPS
# of Businesses:380Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$91,354,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$368,439,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,179Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 76208 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 76208, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 27.374 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.631 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:27.374 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:6.631 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


76209 | | 76207

Schools in ZIP Code 76208


ZIP Code 76208 is part of 2 school districts, including: Lake Dallas Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Denton Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 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.

Shady Shores El 300 Dobbs Rd
Shady Shores, TX 76208
District: Lake Dallas Independent School District
Hodge El 3900 Grant Pkwy
Denton, TX 76208
District: Denton Independent School District
Ryan H S 5101 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76208
District: Denton Independent School District
Pecan Creek El 4400 Lakeview Blvd
Denton, TX 76208
District: Denton Independent School District
Stephens El 133 Garza Rd
Shady Shores, TX 76208
District: Denton Independent School District
Bettye Myers Middle 131 Garza Rd
Shady Shores, TX 76208
District: Denton Independent School District
Koan School 6441 Fishtrap Rd
Denton, TX 76208
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76208


Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton 2324 San Jacinto Boulevard
Denton, TX 76205-7534
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Woman's University 304 Administration Dr
Denton, TX 76204
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Texas 1501 W.chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX 76203-1277
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville 2440 B S Stemmons Fwy
Lewisville, TX 75067
Type: Post Secondary
Allgood Beauty Institute 9741 Preston Road Suite 106
Frisco, TX 75033-4112
Type: Post Secondary
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth 5151 Regent Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063
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 October 1, 2025.

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