Newcastle, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73065
McClain County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,546
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,358
- Median income Above-median income area
- $249,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newcastle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73065 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73065 (Newcastle, OK) fell -7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.7 in 2023 to 234.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73065 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newcastle, McClain County, Oklahoma, home to 6,546 residents across 132.8 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,358 (40% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,383. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,200 (60% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,030.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in McClain County, so 73065 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 73065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newcastle, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73065.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73065, Newcastle, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,546
Population
132.8
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73065?
38.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$87,358
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$41,383
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73065 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Newcastle, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,358 Top 11% higher than 89% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,679housing units
4,679
Total Housing Units
4,426
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,200
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$1,030
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73065 have decreased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 182 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 241 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 253 |
| 2024 | -7.1% | 235 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 282 business establishments in ZIP 73065, employing approximately 3,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,197,000.
282
Businesses
3,087
Employees
$150.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 73065 vs 73173 →
ZIP 73065 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73160
Oklahoma City (73160)
53,666 residents
- 73072
Norman (73072)
42,797 residents
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
35,343 residents
- 73159
Oklahoma City (73159)
30,350 residents
- 73069
Norman (73069)
23,912 residents
- 73010 17,563
Blanchard (73010)
17,563 residents
- 73139 17,253
Oklahoma City (73139)
17,253 residents
- 73065 6,546
Newcastle (73065)
6,546 residents
- 73169 1,782
Oklahoma City (73169)
1,782 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73065 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73173
Oklahoma City (73173)
$143,864 median income
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
$94,688 median income
- 73010
Blanchard (73010)
$90,110 median income
- 73065
Newcastle (73065)
$87,358 median income
- 73169
Oklahoma City (73169)
$81,314 median income
- 73160
Oklahoma City (73160)
$79,491 median income
- 73072
Norman (73072)
$78,546 median income
- 73069
Norman (73069)
$58,888 median income
- 73159 $54,642
Oklahoma City (73159)
$54,642 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73065 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73173 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,299 | 6.5 mi |
| 73170 | Oklahoma City, OK | 35,343 | 6.3 mi |
| 73069 | Norman, OK | 23,912 | 8.4 mi |
| 73072 | Norman, OK | 42,797 | 6.9 mi |
| 73169 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,782 | 9.1 mi |
| 73159 | Oklahoma City, OK | 30,350 | 9.7 mi |
| 73097 | Wheatland, OK | 187 | 10.4 mi |
| 73010 | Blanchard, OK | 17,563 | 10.8 mi |
| 73160 | Oklahoma City, OK | 53,666 | 9.5 mi |
| 73139 | Oklahoma City, OK | 17,253 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73065, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 73065 in?
ZIP code 73065 (Newcastle) is located in McClain County, Oklahoma. McClain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcclain-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73065?
ZIP code 73065 in Newcastle, OK has a population of 6,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73065?
The median household income in ZIP 73065 is $87,358, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73065?
The median home value in ZIP 73065 is $249,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73065?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73065 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73065?
ZIP code 73065 has 282 business establishments employing approximately 3,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73065?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73065 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73065?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73065 decreased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73065?
In ZIP code 73065, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73065?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73065 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73065?
In ZIP code 73065, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73065?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73065 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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