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68979

Nebraska · 1,572 residents · 135 sq mi
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With 1,572 people, ZIP 68979 is a ZIP code in Clay County. At a median age of 48.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. There are 12 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $157,900. 2% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Clay County, 68979 ranks 4th by median household income.

$85,862
US average: $82,259
$49,386
US average: $44,673
$157,900
US average: $376,019
27.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
135 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.3%
Age 65+
23.4%
48.0%
52.0%
2.22 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,409)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9%(142)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(10)
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Clay County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
68452$63,000
68933$89,583
68935$61,667
68938$68,250
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 68979?

ZIP code 68979 has about 1,572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68979?

The typical household in ZIP code 68979 earns about $85,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 68979 expensive?

In ZIP code 68979, the median home is worth about $157,900, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 68979?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 68979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68979?

About 5.0% of people in ZIP code 68979 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024