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ZIP 76205

Part of Denton, TX
Pop. 18,978·Denton County·541st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,338/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$627
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ZIP 76205 · $1,338
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,017
1 BR
$1,061
2 BR
$1,242
3 BR
$1,562
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,242/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
$16,056/yr
At $1,338/mo median
Location
CityDenton
StateTX
CountyDenton County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76205 (Denton, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,978
Median income
$68,600
Median age
31
Renters
58.3%
Age distribution
15.3%
40.9%
23.6%
Under 1815.3%
18–3440.9%
35–5423.6%
55–649%
65+11.1%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.1%
14.4%
29.8%
White57.1%
Black14.4%
Hispanic29.8%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
13.4%
19.2%
26%
41.4%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+41.4%
Housing tenure
41.7%
58.3%
Owner41.7%
Renter58.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76205 in Denton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,331 → $68,600
up 21.8%
Population
20,365 → 18,978
down 6.8%
Renter share
63% → 58.3%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 41.4%
+0.0 pts
Median age
29.1 → 31
+1.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $56,331 to $68,600 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 76205 in Denton, TX losing about 1,387 residents over the five-year window, down 6.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 63% to 58.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76205 covers Denton, TX. The median rent here is $1,338/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,061/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,242/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,600/yr), ZIP 76205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76205 (Denton, TX) is $1,338. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76205's median rent of $1,338/mo is $627 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76205 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #541 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,338/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,338/mo in ZIP 76205. The local median household income is $68,600/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76205?

Rent in ZIP 76205 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76205 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,338/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($68,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.3% of ZIP 76205 households are renters, while 41.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 76205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 76205 compare to the rest of Denton?

ZIP 76205 is more affordable than Denton overall. At $1,338/mo, it's $142 below the Denton citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,338/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 76205's median household income ($68,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76205 23%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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