76372 ZIP Code — Newcastle, TX

Young County, Texas

ZIP code 76372 is located in Newcastle, Texas, within Young County. It covers approximately 259.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,005 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76372

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $69,167. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 76372 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,005
population
259.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76372 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Newcastle Acceptable
Newcastle Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
76450 Graham (10.7 mi) 76481 South Bend (11.8 mi) 76374 Olney (12.5 mi) 76491 Woodson (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,005
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 503
Geography
Land area 259.72 sq mi
Water area 1.81 sq mi
Latitude 33.1790
Longitude -98.7995
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 940
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 47.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 28.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 20.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.2% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,005
Population
4
People per sq mi
45.0
Median age
$69,167
Median household income
$32,862
Per capita income
$91,700
Median home value
$538
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
401
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
18
26
5–9
38
46
10–14
64
33
15–19
47
18
20–24
25
30
25–34
42
43
35–44
60
45
45–54
63
24
55–59
35
27
60–64
39
49
65–74
69
60
75–84
85
2
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827227.1%
18 and over73372.9%
65 and over26926.8%
Median age45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%
Two or more races 5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Other race 0.5%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White94491.7%
Two or more races525%
Hispanic or Latino252.4%
Other race50.5%
Black or African American40.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 47.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 28.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 20.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.2% 7.8%
Under $10k 1.5%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 13.3%
$25k–$35k 3.0%
$35k–$50k 10.8%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 18.0%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 8.1%
$200k+ 5.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.5%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k13.3%
$25k–$35k3.0%
$35k–$50k10.8%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k18.0%
$100k–$150k17.0%
$150k–$200k8.1%
$200k+5.7%
Median income$69,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.1%
$50k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 5.3%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 17.5%
$300k–$500k 11.6%
$500k–$1M 4.6%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$91,700
Median rent / month$538
Owner occupied74.4%
Renter occupied25.6%
Vacant19.6%
Single-family detached76.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.3%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.70

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.6%
2010–20194.4%
2000–20096.3%
1990–19994.6%
1980–198915.0%
1970–197914.3%
1960–196925.1%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19496.9%
1939 or earlier14.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms60.4%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.1%
1 vehicle17.0%
2 vehicles42.9%
3 or more33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas23.9%
Electricity63.3%
Propane / LP gas11.8%
Wood1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23457.6%
Cohabiting couple245.9%
Male householder, no spouse5914.5%
Female householder, no spouse8921.9%
Households with children under 1814736.2%
Households with seniors (65+)19848.8%
Average household size2.48

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.4%18.7%
Married57.3%57.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.7%17.3%
Divorced8.6%6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 12.0%
HS graduate 46.4%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 3.4%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.8%
Bachelor's or higher14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool166.4%
Kindergarten10.4%
Elementary school14859.0%
High school7630.3%
College / grad school104.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.9%
Education & healthcare 11.9%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Retail trade 9.6%
Finance & real estate 8.9%
Manufacturing 7.7%
Construction 7.0%
Public administration 7.0%
Professional & management 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.3%
Service8.0%
Sales & office24.6%
Natural resources & construction31.4%
Production & transportation10.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.3%
Government13.6%
Self-employed20.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.4%
Carpool14.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home11.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.8

Poverty

All people 9.4%
Under 18 years 12.1%
18 and over 8.5%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 37.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.9%
Retirement income15.3%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure38.8%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.6%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health17.2%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist56.7%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans435.9%
Disability%
Any disability17.8%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years18.1%
65 and over28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.0%
Public insurance44.5%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 196.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only97496.9%
Spanish282.9%
Other Indo-European282.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)97296.7%
Born in same state96896.3%
Born in different state82882.4%
Foreign born40.4%
Naturalized citizen333.3%
Not a US citizen1442.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab12212.1%
French10110%
Italian999.9%
AncestryCount%
Dutch70.7%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access92.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76372

What city is ZIP code 76372 in?

ZIP code 76372 is primarily assigned to Newcastle, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76372 in?

ZIP code 76372 falls within Young County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76372 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 76372 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76372 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 76372 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76372?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76372?

The median home value in ZIP code 76372 is $91,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 76372 in?

ZIP code 76372 observes the CST timezone.

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