A fiber optic distribution cable includes a jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material. The jacket includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the outer surface is an exterior surface of the cable and the inner surface defines an interior space of the cable. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the interior space, and a plurality of strength members disposed within the interior space. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 1.3 fibers per square millimeter.