Newton is a town in Houston County, Alabama, home to about 1,329 people across 14 square miles. It has no ZIP code of its own: it’s part of 36350, 36352 and 36360.
Homes sold for a median of $143 per square foot across 3 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and 1 of 3 were seller’s markets.
Mostly Dothan; part is in Newton
Part is in Newton, part in Daleville
Mostly Ozark; part is in Newton
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Newton. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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| Nearest major airport | Pensacola International Airport (PNS)113 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)8 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Atlanta, GA179 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Houston, TX593 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Newton; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Newton had 1,607 residents in the 2020 census, down 6% since 2000.
It’s the 283rd largest of 591 towns in Alabama by population.
Houston County grew from 32,414 residents in 1910 to 107,202 in 2020.
Houston County, 1910–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 93°F in summer, and winter lows average 40°F. About 54 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dothan Rgnl Ap, AL weather station (8 miles away).
44,694 jobs at 2,859 businesses in Houston County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
151 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Newton’s ZIP codes.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 13 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 8 |
| Dentists | 10 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 20 |
| Mental health providers | 47 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 47 |
| Optometrists | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 13 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (2 nearby)
Grocery stores
Pharmacies
Libraries (1 nearby)
Counts are within about 2.5 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Public schools here are run by Ozark City, Michigan City Area Schools, Dale County and others. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle AcademyOzark | Pre-K–12 | — | Alternative Education | 7.5 mi |
| Joseph W Lisenby Primary SchoolOzark | Pre-K–2 | 494 | Public | 8.3 mi |
| Little Wolves Early Learning CenterMichigan City | Pre-K | 38 | Public | 716.8 mi |
| Midland City Elementary SchoolMidland City | Pre-K–4 | 478 | Public | 5.5 mi |
| Newton Elementary SchoolNewton | Pre-K–6 | 293 | Public | 2.1 mi |
| Wicksburg Elementary SchoolNewton | Pre-K–6 | 636 | Public | 9.7 mi |
| Harry N Mixon Intermediate SchoolOzark | 1–6 | 383 | Public | 6.7 mi |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyNewton | 3–12 | 246 | Public | 13.9 mi |
| D A Smith Middle SchoolOzark | 6–8 | 388 | Public | 7.9 mi |
| Carroll High SchoolOzark | 7–12 | 640 | Public | 7.6 mi |
| Opportunity AcademyOzark | 7–12 | — | Alternative Education | 5.1 mi |
| Wicksburg High SchoolNewton | 7–12 | 461 | Public | 9.7 mi |
| Bridge AcademyOzark | 9–12 | — | Career and Technical | 5.1 mi |
| Carroll High School Career CenterOzark | 9–12 | — | Career and Technical | 7.8 mi |
| Dale County High SchoolMidland City | 9–12 | 437 | Public | 5.1 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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Shares ZIP codes with Ozark, Dothan, Midland City, Grimes, Pinckard and Daleville.
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