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U.S. ZIP Code · TX75966

Newton County

Typical home value

$128,812[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+0.9%
10-year / yr
+3.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-54.7%
vs metro
vs state
-50.8%
ZIP 75966 location in TX
Location of ZIP 75966 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 75966 is worth $128,812. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,159[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Newton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
4,994[3]
Median household income
$40,087[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Newton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-23[5]
Moved in
294
Moved out
317

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • NEWTON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · NEWTON ISD

    352 students

  • NEWTON MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · NEWTON ISD

    297 students

  • NEWTON H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · NEWTON ISD

    278 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$651
Loan principal$103,050
Down payment$25,762
Total interest paid$131,434

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$855
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 75966?
The typical home in 75966 is worth $128,812, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 75966?
Home values in 75966 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 0.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 75966?
The effective property tax rate in 75966 is 0.9% — roughly $1,159 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 75966?
ZIP code 75966 has a population of 4,994 and a median household income of $40,087.

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