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ZIP 76201

Part of Denton, TX
Pop. 31,143·Denton County·460th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,447/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$518
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ZIP 76201 · $1,447
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,364/yr
At $1,447/mo median
Location
CityDenton
StateTX
CountyDenton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76201 (Denton, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,143
Median income
$39,982
Median age
24.8
Renters
81%
Age distribution
63.9%
14.2%
Under 187.6%
18–3463.9%
35–5414.2%
55–645.9%
65+8.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
62.6%
16.4%
White62.6%
Black10.8%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian8%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
17.4%
31.8%
45.7%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+45.7%
Housing tenure
19%
81%
Owner19%
Renter81%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76201 in Denton, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,164 → $1,447
up 24.3%
Income
$32,372 → $39,982
up 23.5%
Population
28,415 → 31,143
up 9.6%
Renter share
80.5% → 81%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 45.7%
+3.1 pts
Median age
23.6 → 24.8
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 76201 in Denton, TX paid around $1,164 a month. That figure now sits near $1,447, up 24.3% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $32,372 to $39,982 across the same window, up 23.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 76201 in Denton, TX adding about 2,728 residents over the five-year window, up 9.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.6% to 45.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 76201 in Denton, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76201 covers Denton, TX. The median rent here is $1,447/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($39,982/yr), ZIP 76201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76201 (Denton, TX) is $1,447. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76201's median rent of $1,447/mo is $518 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76201 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #460 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,447/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,447/mo in ZIP 76201. The local median household income is $39,982/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76201?

Rent in ZIP 76201 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76201 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,447/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($39,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76201 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 76201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81% of ZIP 76201 households are renters, while 19% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 76201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 76201 compare to the rest of Denton?

ZIP 76201 is more affordable than Denton overall. At $1,447/mo, it's $33 below the Denton citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,447/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 76201's median household income ($39,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76201 43%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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