Newcastle

Census-designated place in Placer County, California

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Newcastle is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Placer County, California, with 1,321 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 945 ft (288 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Penryn, 2.4 miles SW.

About Newcastle

Newcastle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Newcastle is located 8 miles (12.9 km) northeast of Rocklin and 31 miles northeast of Sacramento. Newcastle generally has moderate winters and warm summers.

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Newcastle had a population of 1,321.

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Living in Newcastle

Median household income
$108,750
Median home value
$598,000
Median rent
$1,798/mo
Median age
42.3
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Newcastle, CA population

Newcastle had 1,321 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,321
Density552 per sq mi (213 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Newcastle at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyPlacer County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,321 (2020)
Land area2.39 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Coordinates38.8665° N, 121.1320° W
ZIP code95658
Census code (GEOID)0651000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle

What county is Newcastle in?

Newcastle is in Placer County, California.

What is the population of Newcastle, CA?

1,321 people lived in Newcastle at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Newcastle, CA?

The ZIP code of Newcastle is 95658.

What is the elevation of Newcastle?

945 feet (288 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Newcastle?

Penryn (2.4 mi), Auburn (3.6 mi), North Auburn (5.2 mi), Loomis (5.2 mi), Granite Bay (7.4 mi).

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