ZIP Code 68979 Demographics

Clay County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68979 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,606

↓ 73.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$69,875

↓ 5.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$148,900

↑ +14.9% vs county

Median Age

44.5 yrs

↓ +12.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.1%

↑ 47.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68979 compares to Clay County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68979 $70k Clay $74k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68979 $149k Clay $130k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$818

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68979 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$148,900
Down Payment (20%)$29,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$945P&I: $753 | Tax: $149 | Ins: $43
Rent (Local Median)
$818
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $127/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68979, sorted by distance.

68975 5.9 mi away clay county 68933 10.4 mi away clay county 68944 13.2 mi away clay county 68371 13.3 mi away york county 68954 20.4 mi away clay county 68841 20.6 mi away hamilton county 68980 22.1 mi away clay county 68832 29.7 mi away hall county

About Clay County

Clay County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 6,088. The county's median household income is $73,933 and median home value is $129,600. ZIP code 68979 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Clay 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.