Newton County, Texas
Newton County, Texas, has 11,954 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Newton. It uses Central Time and covers 934 sq mi (2,418 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 11,954
- Land area
- 934 sq mi (2,418 km²)
- County seat or government
- Newton
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $42,618 ± $5,785
- Median home value
- $103,100 ± $14,662
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,001 ± $272
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82.9% ± 3.8 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Outside any metro or micro areaNext to: DeRidder, LA micro area, Lake Charles, LA metro area, and Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area
- Water area
- 6.05 sq mi (15.7 km²)
- State
- Texas
- County code (FIPS)
- 48351
- Coordinates (central point)
- 30.786718, -93.739250
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Newton County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Near a time-zone line, check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 7763222,976 people
- 7595115,144 people
- 776129,101 people
- 759566,982 people
- 759485,238 people
- 759664,994 people
- 759331,418 people
- 759321,291 people
- 75928899 people
- 75977547 people
- 77614330 people
11 ZIP Code areas overlap Newton County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in Newton County, largest first
- Newton Independent School District7,359 people
- Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District6,569 people
- Deweyville Independent School District2,427 people
- Burkeville Independent School District1,950 people
- Brookeland Independent School District1,882 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Newton, Texas (city)2,534 people
- Deweyville, Texas (CDP)357 people
- South Toledo Bend, Texas (CDP)336 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Jasper County, Texas17 mi west
- Beauregard Parish, Louisiana26 mi east
- Sabine County, Texas39 mi north
- Vernon Parish, Louisiana39 mi northeast
- Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana45 mi southeast
- Orange County, Texas47 mi south
- Sabine Parish, Louisiana55 mi north
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.
Areas that only touch the edge
These areas meet the boundary only along a sliver. Most addresses here are not in them; for an address near the line, check with the county.