Newton, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75966
Newton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,371
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,087
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75966 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75966 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton, Newton County, Texas, home to 5,371 residents across 697.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75966 reports a modest median household income of $40,087 (47% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,223. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,900 (58% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,049; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 40 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 75966.
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 75966
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75966.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 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 75966, Newton, TX · 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
5,371
Population
697.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75966?
41.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$40,087
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$23,223
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
39.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75966 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Newton, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,087 5th percentile higher than 5% of 1,737 Texas 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
2,296housing units
2,296
Total Housing Units
1,869
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,900
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,049
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 75966, employing approximately 471 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,906,000.
78
Businesses
471
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 25.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75966, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,371 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 75966 in?
ZIP code 75966 (Newton) is located in Newton County, Texas. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75966?
ZIP code 75966 in Newton, TX has a population of 5,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75966?
The median household income in ZIP 75966 is $40,087, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75966?
The median home value in ZIP 75966 is $102,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75966 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75966?
ZIP code 75966 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75966?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75966 are: Retail trade (20), Transportation and warehousing (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75966?
In ZIP code 75966, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 75966?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75966 is 39.8 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 75966?
In ZIP code 75966, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75966 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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