City

Newcastle, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Young County  ·  Texas

👥1,024Population
💰$81,328Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$84,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate268 (42.3%)
Some College114 (18%)
Associates131 (20.7%)
Bachelors19 (3%)
Graduate Degree101 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 18%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College18.0%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,328 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$84,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units560
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Newcastle, TX

Newcastle is a city in Texas, located in Young County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,024 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Newcastle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,328 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newcastle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $540 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newcastle is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.52%).

Newcastle, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Newcastle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76372 1,024 $81,328 $84,000 $540 4.5% 18.9% 77.1%