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What county is The Colony, TX in?

Updated November 1, 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

The Colony, Texas is in Denton County.

The Colony at a glance

Population44,91610th largest place in Denton County

Land area14.0 sq mi3,207 people per sq mi

Share of Denton County5%of the county's residents live here

County seatDenton16 mi from The Colony

Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

Nearest county line3.6 mito Collin County

How close is The Colony to a county line?

The center of The Colony (its Census internal point) is about 3.6 mi from the Collin County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.

What ZIP codes are in The Colony?

1 ZIP codes use the name The Colony or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIP	Post office name	County (land share)
75056	The Colony	Denton County

About Denton County

County seat: Denton. FIPS code 48121. Population 945,644. All Denton County facts.

Towns near The Colony

Hackberry: 4.2 mi away, Denton County
Lewisville: 4.9 mi away, Denton County
Frisco: 6.5 mi away, Collin County
Carrollton: 6.9 mi away, Denton County
Little Elm: 7.2 mi away, Denton County
Lake Dallas: 7.4 mi away, Denton County

The Colony has about 44,916 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

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What county is The Colony, TX in?

The Colony, Texas is in Denton County. The county seat of Denton County is Denton.

What ZIP codes are in The Colony, TX?

75056.

Is The Colony the county seat of Denton County?

No. The county seat is Denton, about 16 mi away.

What time zone is The Colony, TX in?

Central time (America/Chicago).

How do I know which county my The Colony address is in?

Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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