County

Newton County, TX

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Texas

👥9,595Population
💰$40,095Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$93,862Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓13.1%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 194% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.6%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 22.8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White70.6%
Hispanic4.9%
Black22.8%
Asian1.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads13.1% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 194% above avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,465 (56.6%)
Some College1,000 (16.3%)
Associates763 (12.5%)
Bachelors354 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree441 (7.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 56.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad56.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,095 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$93,861 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,034/mo
Total Housing Units5,249
Vacant Units1,465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Newton County, TX

Newton County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,595 residents. With a median age of 44.03, it is a middle-aged county.

Newton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $40,094 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 14.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 21.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Newton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $93,861 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,033. Homeownership rates are high at 78.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Newton County are primarily White (70.62%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Newton County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Newton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
75928 Bon Wier 936 $23,795 $67,700 — 51.1% 10.9%
75932 Burkeville 1,339 $58,594 $71,000 $1,086 3.7% 15.3%
75966 Newton 4,773 $39,759 $100,200 $1,019 14.9% 13.7%
75977 Wiergate 529 $25,139 $104,400 — 11.8% 2.8%

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