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ZIP 76209

Part of Denton, TX
Pop. 27,982·Denton County·492nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,401/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$564
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ZIP 76209 · $1,401
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,069
1 BR
$1,106
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,637
4 BR+
$2,085
Research median
$1,300/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
$16,812/yr
At $1,401/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 (-4.6% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76209 (Denton, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,982
Median income
$75,069
Median age
32.1
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
19.2%
36.1%
22.4%
Under 1819.2%
18–3436.1%
35–5422.4%
55–6411.2%
65+11.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
30.7%
White57.6%
Black11.4%
Hispanic30.7%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
21.8%
30.2%
37.9%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76209 in Denton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,179 → $75,069
up 18.8%
Population
26,660 → 27,982
up 5.0%
Renter share
55.2% → 53.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 37.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
31.2 → 32.1
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,069 today, compared with $63,179 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 26,660 to 27,982 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76209 covers Denton, TX. The median rent here is $1,401/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,106/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,069/yr), ZIP 76209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76209 (Denton, TX) is $1,401. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76209's median rent of $1,401/mo is $564 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76209 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76209 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #492 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,401/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,401/mo in ZIP 76209. The local median household income is $75,069/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76209?

Rent in ZIP 76209 has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76209 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,401/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($75,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of ZIP 76209 households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 76209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 76209 compare to the rest of Denton?

ZIP 76209 is more affordable than Denton overall. At $1,401/mo, it's $79 below the Denton citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 76209's median household income ($75,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76209 22%Benchmark 30%
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