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Population and households in ZIP 68601
Household size in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 68601 average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Households are largest in the center and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 68601 is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.7, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 68601 than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 68601
Renters in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in ZIP 68601 rent their homes (30.5%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (49.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 68601 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 68601 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $801 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,020 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 68601 pays $1,020 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $408 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 68601
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 68601: 23.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 68601 is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Nebraska as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 68601
| Period | ZIP 68601 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 68601 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 68601 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 68601 | 2.57 | 38.0 | 13.0% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 1973 | $1,020 | 23.1% | 89.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 68634 | 2.89 | 34.6 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1990 | $1,313 | 25.8% | 96.2% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 68624 | 2.50 | 43.5 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 19.9% | 1979 | $919 | 14.4% | 86.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 68653 | 2.71 | 39.4 | 8.5% | 21.1% | 4.7% | 1949 | $1,367 | 22.2% | 93.9% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 68647 | 2.52 | 47.1 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 1967 | $1,002 | 29.5% | 98.1% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 68661 | 3.62 | 32.6 | 29.1% | 28.0% | 2.6% | 1971 | $1,034 | 13.0% | 62.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 68663 | 2.21 | 47.1 | 4.3% | 14.0% | 28.2% | 1968 | $849 | 12.2% | 93.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 68640 | 2.42 | 42.8 | 7.4% | 21.2% | 12.8% | 1953 | $804 | 22.9% | 92.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 68036 | 2.51 | 42.5 | 3.3% | 19.0% | 21.5% | 1962 | $989 | 21.4% | 91.7% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 68001 | 2.55 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 20.0% | 20.6% | 1963 | $1,016 | 21.5% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 68659 | 2.57 | 44.1 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 12.3% | 1938 | $970 | 30.9% | 96.8% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 68601. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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