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Population and households in ZIP 68979
Household size in ZIP 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 68979 is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 68979 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 68979: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 68979
Renters in ZIP 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 68979 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 68979 as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 68979 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $463 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $871 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 68979 costs $871 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 68979
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 68979 than nationally: 26.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 68979 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska.
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 68979
| Period | ZIP 68979 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.5% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 68979 has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 68979 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 68979 | 2.26 | 48.0 | 6.5% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 1961 | $871 | 26.1% | 92.4% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 68975 | 2.55 | 34.5 | 12.1% | 21.4% | 25.4% | 1942 | $725 | 30.0% | 91.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 68365 | 2.54 | 42.7 | 3.9% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 1953 | $475 | 27.6% | 95.5% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 68933 | 2.43 | 38.2 | 8.9% | 15.0% | 11.8% | 1942 | $623 | 19.5% | 94.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 68371 | 2.60 | 38.3 | 6.1% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 1963 | $772 | 31.1% | 96.7% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 68944 | 2.66 | 35.4 | 12.0% | 18.5% | 8.9% | 1961 | $646 | 21.8% | 91.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 68354 | 2.08 | 53.9 | 5.3% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 1954 | $699 | 17.9% | 96.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 68361 | 2.41 | 41.8 | 6.7% | 23.0% | 14.2% | 1967 | $714 | 27.7% | 96.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 68401 | 2.55 | 33.6 | 3.6% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 1966 | $813 | 24.2% | 95.8% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 68841 | 2.62 | 38.2 | 5.9% | 23.1% | 14.9% | 1978 | $714 | 23.3% | 97.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 68954 | 2.68 | 35.8 | 12.0% | 17.9% | 4.7% | 1966 | $625 | 19.6% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
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 68979. 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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