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Population and households in ZIP 68801
Household size in ZIP 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 68801 holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.68, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.8 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.8, ZIP 68801 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 34.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 68801 (20.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of the 87 Nebraska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 68801
Renters in ZIP 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 68801 than nationally: 42.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 44.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than 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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 68801 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 68801 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $625 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $690 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $982 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$357 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 68801 costs $982 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $357 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 68801
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 68801: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 87 Nebraska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.6% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 68801 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 87 Nebraska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 68801
| Period | ZIP 68801 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 68801 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is higher than in Nebraska overall (3.1%). Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 68801 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 68801 | 2.77 | 32.8 | 20.9% | 42.9% | 5.5% | 1968 | $982 | 17.7% | 79.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 68803 | 2.42 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 36.7% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,029 | 25.6% | 88.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 68865 | 2.46 | 45.8 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 1978 | $936 | 23.1% | 93.0% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 68810 | 2.56 | 42.1 | 14.4% | 16.6% | 4.4% | 1988 | $1,044 | 24.7% | 88.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 68827 | 2.55 | 38.0 | 17.1% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,009 | 21.2% | 94.7% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 68872 | 2.39 | 38.9 | 14.6% | 17.5% | 10.6% | 1941 | $1,309 | 20.0% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 68824 | 2.54 | 33.1 | 15.5% | 26.1% | 2.7% | 1963 | $867 | 20.2% | 90.8% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 68883 | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 1965 | $843 | 20.7% | 93.7% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 68818 | 2.60 | 40.0 | 5.9% | 18.4% | 18.7% | 1969 | $900 | 33.3% | 97.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 68854 | 2.56 | 42.2 | 2.3% | 15.6% | 18.2% | 1970 | $861 | 27.4% | 97.2% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 68820 | 2.34 | 40.3 | 13.7% | 19.2% | 24.2% | 1965 | $925 | 22.6% | 97.3% | 2.6% |
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 68801. 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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