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Newton County
Newton, TX
75966
75966 ZIP Code — Newton, TX
Newton County, Texas
ZIP code 75966 is located in
Newton ,
Texas ,
within Newton County .
It covers approximately 268.10 square miles and serves a population of
4,788 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 409 .
About ZIP code 75966
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $38,156. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 75966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
4,788
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
351
Geography
Land area
268.10 sq mi
Water area
0.82 sq mi
Latitude
30.8576
Longitude
-93.7272
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
409
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
60.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
25.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
12.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$38,156
Median household income
$104,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,271 26.5% 18 and over 3,517 73.5% 65 and over 1,061 22.2% Median age 41.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
17.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 3,373 65.9% Black or African American 879 17.2% Two or more races 513 10% Hispanic or Latino 330 6.4% Other race 12 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
60.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
25.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
12.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.9% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 16.9% $25k–$35k 14.8% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 22.9% $75k–$100k 7.8% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 4.1% $200k+ 1.3% Median income $38,156
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $104,600 Median rent / month $888 Owner occupied 68.2% Renter occupied 31.8% Vacant 21.6% Single-family detached 51.8% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 35.3% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 11.9% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 18.3% 1980–1989 18.2% 1970–1979 19.5% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 6.1% 1939 or earlier 8.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 47.8% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.2% 1 vehicle 30.2% 2 vehicles 41.2% 3 or more 22.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.2% Electricity 86.4% Propane / LP gas 2.3% Wood 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 761 46.2% Cohabiting couple 74 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 307 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 505 30.7% Households with children under 18 549 33.3% Households with seniors (65+) 670 40.7% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.6% 19.5% Married 49.6% 43.4% Separated 1.2% 7.2% Widowed 9.3% 14.9% Divorced 7.4% 15.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.3% Bachelor's or higher 6.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 96 8.6% Kindergarten 124 11.1% Elementary school 588 52.4% High school 251 22.4% College / grad school 63 5.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Public administration
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Professional & management
5.6%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.6% Service 20.9% Sales & office 21.4% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 16.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.3% Government 17.7% Self-employed 15.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.9% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 41.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
44.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.9% Retirement income 14.9% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 16.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 29.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.8% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 21.6% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 26.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 46.5% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 245 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 12.5% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 9.6% 65 and over 32.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.7% Public insurance 41.5% No insurance 29.1% Uninsured under 19 30.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,443 92.8% Spanish 6 0.1% Other Indo-European 4 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,746 99.1% Born in same state 4,746 99.1% Born in different state 3,675 76.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 42 0.9% Not a US citizen 41 97.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 2,470 51.6% French 267 5.6% Italian 136 2.8%
Ancestry Count % English 12 0.3% Polish 4 0.1% German 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.4% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75966
What city is ZIP code 75966 in?
ZIP code 75966 is primarily assigned to Newton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75966 in?
ZIP code 75966 falls within Newton County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 75966?
6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 75966?
26% of residents in ZIP code 75966 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 75966 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 75966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75966?
The median home value in ZIP code 75966 is $104,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 75966 in?
ZIP code 75966 observes the CST timezone.
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