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ZIP codes in Denton, Texas
Denton is a city in Denton County, Texas, with a population of 139,869, about 0.5% of the state's residents, at roughly 1,443 people per square mile. It has 10 ZIP codes, uses area code 940 and follows Central Time.
Denton at a glance · Data updated
- 139,869
- Residents
- 10
- ZIP codes
- 56,664
- Households
- $76,019
- Median household income
- 31.4
- Median age
- 97
- Square miles
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Denton compared with Texas
All 10 ZIP codes in Denton
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| Standard | 27,610 | $39,982 | 24.8 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 224 | — | 18.7 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 18,969 | $68,600 | 31 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 16,097 | $85,330 | 38.2 | |
| Standard | 27,084 | $88,967 | 34.1 | |
| Standard | 28,088 | $75,069 | 32.1 | |
| Standard | 46,211 | $113,980 | 38.8 |
How Denton ranks
What stands out about Denton: a notably young population.
- Population: 139,869 — 23rd of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $76,019 — 24th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median age: 31.4 — 44th of 53 cities in Texas (among the youngest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 41.7% — 17th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 1,443/sq mi — 48th of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Denton's ZIP codes
Of the 10 ZIP codes tied to Denton, 7 (70%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 3 PO Box codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 7 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 76210, holds 46,211 people (28% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 62%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Income varies by ZIP code: 76210 has the highest median household income at $113,980, while 76201 has the lowest at $39,982, a gap of 2.9×.
The oldest ZIP-code population is in 76210 (median age 38.8); the youngest is in 76201 (median age 24.8).
76201 is the most densely settled ZIP code at about 5,056 people per square mile, compared with 399 in 76207.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena → | 151,950 | $64,927 | 33 | 8 |
| Mesquite → | 150,108 | $72,537 | 32.9 | 5 |
| Mcallen → | 142,210 | $61,579 | 33.5 | 5 |
| Denton | 139,869 | $76,019 | 31.4 | 10 |
| Waco → | 138,486 | $54,365 | 29.7 | 16 |
| Carrollton → | 133,434 | $101,396 | 39.2 | 4 |
| Midland → | 132,524 | $89,585 | 31.5 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Denton
How many ZIP codes does Denton have?+
Denton has 10 ZIP codes: 7 standard, 3 PO Box and 0 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 7 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Denton has the most people?+
76210 is the most populated, with 46,211 residents and a median household income of $113,980.
What is the median household income in Denton?+
$76,019, which is 5% below the Texas median. By ZIP code it ranges from $39,982 in 76201 to $113,980 in 76210.
How big is Denton compared with other Texas cities?+
Denton is the 23rd largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 139,869 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Denton use?+
Denton is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 940.