🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

76209

Denton

ZIP Code 76209 is a standard zip code serving Denton, Denton, Texas (TX), in Denton County, United States. It has an estimated population of 24,018 with a median household income of $48,237. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Denton
City: Denton
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.234600
Longitude: -97.113100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 6.54 mi²
Population Density: 3670.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.260300°N, 33.204023°S, -97.089655°E, -97.132110°W

With 24,018 residents spread across 6.54 square miles, this area has a population density of 3670.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

24,018

Population

85th percentile

$48,237

Median Income

50th percentile

$113,600

Median Home Value

40th percentile

6.54 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 76209 is $48,237, and the median home value is $113,600.

Housing

9,999

Total Units

9,293

Occupied Units

92.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Denton, TX.

76201

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76202

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76203

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76204

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76205

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76206

Denton

76207

Denton

76208

Denton

76210

Denton

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