Newcastle, OK: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Newcastle, OK is a small incorporated city located in McClain County in the state of Oklahoma. Our data estimates 10,655 residents, places it at 35.240°N, 97.600°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Newcastle, OK?

What is the population of Newcastle, OK?

Newcastle has an estimated population of 10,655. That makes it the 43rd largest of the 732 places we list in Oklahoma, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Oklahoma has about 463 residents, so Newcastle is roughly 23.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Oklahoma with a similar population include Guthrie (11,661), Elk City (11,577), Guymon (10,996), Warr Acres (10,118), Coweta (10,032). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Newcastle differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Newcastle?

Newcastle has about 176 people per square mile (68 per square kilometer), which we classify as rural. Within Oklahoma, it is denser than about 30% of the listed places. Land at this level is dominated by open space, farms or forest, so services are further apart and travel distances are longer. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Newcastle use?

Newcastle uses 2 ZIP codes: 73072, 73065. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Newcastle in?

Newcastle is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Clovis, NM, about 322 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Newcastle located in Oklahoma?

Newcastle lies in the central part of Oklahoma, at 35.240° north latitude and 97.600° west longitude. The state capital, Oklahoma City, is about 16 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Burkburnett, TX, roughly 98 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Newcastle is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Norman, OK, 14 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Newcastle, OK?

The closest listed place to Newcastle is Blanchard, OK, 7.0 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Newcastle in?

Newcastle is in McClain County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 40087. The county contains 10 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Blanchard (8,907), Purcell (7,502), Goldsby (2,454), Dibble (861), Wayne (730). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Newcastle from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Newcastle is closest to Houston, TX at about 398 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,339 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Newcastle?

Yes. Our data lists 6 other places named Newcastle: Newcastle, WA (12,292), Newcastle, WY (3,397), Newcastle, CA (1,208), Newcastle, TX (573), Newcastle, NE (346), Newcastle, UT (267). When you search for Newcastle, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Newcastle in McClain County, Oklahoma.

Planning a move to Newcastle?

If you are weighing Newcastle, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.