ZIP Code 68973 Demographics

Adams County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68973 compared to county averages.

Total Population

456

↓ 98.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,813

↑ +10.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$159,400

↓ 4.1% vs county

Median Age

38.6 yrs

↓ +1.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.5%

↑ 81.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68973 compares to Adams County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68973 $68k Adams $62k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68973 $159k Adams $166k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

81.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$761

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68973 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$159,400
Down Payment (20%)$31,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,011P&I: $806 | Tax: $159 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$761
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $250/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68973, sorted by distance.

68950 5.6 mi away adams county 68955 9.9 mi away adams county 68945 13.8 mi away kearney county 68956 14.3 mi away adams county 68840 26.9 mi away buffalo county 68847 32.2 mi away buffalo county 68849 33.1 mi away buffalo county

About Adams County

Adams County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 31,143. The county's median household income is $61,502 and median home value is $166,300. ZIP code 68973 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Adams County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.