City

Newcastle, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Placer County  ·  California

👥6,197Population
💰$128,472Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$814,300Median Home Value▲ 192% above avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic9.5%
Black2.6%
Asian1.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate927 (20.2%)
Some College559 (12.2%)
Associates468 (10.2%)
Bachelors577 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,033 (44.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 20.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad20.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,472 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$814,300 ▲ 192% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,529/mo
Total Housing Units2,511
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Newcastle, CA

Newcastle is a city in California, located in Placer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,197 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Newcastle is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,472 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Newcastle is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $814,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,529 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newcastle is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.96%).

Newcastle, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Newcastle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95658 6,197 $128,472 $814,300 $1,529 3.1% 57.0% 92.0%