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ZIP 76208

Part of Denton, TX
Pop. 30,025·Denton County·396th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,531/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$434
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76208 · $1,531
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,163
1 BR
$1,213
2 BR
$1,422
3 BR
$1,788
4 BR+
$2,276
Research median
$1,422/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
$18,372/yr
At $1,531/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 (+3.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76208 (Denton, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,025
Median income
$88,967
Median age
34.1
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
28%
23.1%
26.7%
Under 1828%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.7%
55–6410.5%
65+11.8%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
54.9%
33.7%
White54.9%
Black11.4%
Hispanic33.7%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
23.5%
30.2%
35.5%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+35.5%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76208 in Denton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,625 → $88,967
up 3.9%
Population
26,598 → 30,025
up 12.9%
Renter share
33.8% → 33.3%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.1% → 35.5%
-1.6 pts
Median age
33.1 → 34.1
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,625 in 2021 to $88,967 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 26,598 to 30,025 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.9% change.

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About renting in ZIP 76208

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76208 covers Denton, TX. The median rent here is $1,531/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,213/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,422/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,967/yr), ZIP 76208 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76208 (Denton, TX) is $1,531. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76208's median rent of $1,531/mo is $434 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76208 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76208 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #396 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,531/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,531/mo in ZIP 76208. The local median household income is $88,967/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76208?

Rent in ZIP 76208 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76208 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,531/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 76208 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76208 compare to the rest of Denton?

ZIP 76208 is pricier than Denton as a whole. At $1,531/mo, it's $51 above the Denton citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,531/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 76208's median household income ($88,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76208 21%Benchmark 30%
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