City

Denton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Davidson County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,409Population
💰$61,098Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$175,400Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,841 (33.7%)
Some College1,008 (18.4%)
Associates763 (13.9%)
Bachelors629 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,108 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College18.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,098 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$175,400 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$824/mo
Total Housing Units3,920
Vacant Units474

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Denton, NC

Denton is a city in North Carolina, located in Davidson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,409 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Denton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,098 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Denton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denton is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.4%).

Denton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Denton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27239 8,409 $61,098 $175,400 $824 4.1% 31.8% 82.0%