ZIP Code 68874 Demographics

Custer County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68874 compared to county averages.

Total Population

709

↓ 93.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$49,643

↓ 20.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$80,000

↓ 40.0% vs county

Median Age

50.2 yrs

↓ +19.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.2%

↑ 22.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68874 compares to Custer County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68874 $50k Custer $62k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68874 $80k Custer $133k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$719

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68874 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$80,000
Down Payment (20%)$16,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$508P&I: $405 | Tax: $80 | Ins: $23
Rent (Local Median)
$719
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $211/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68874, sorted by distance.

68828 11.0 mi away custer county

About Custer County

Custer County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 10,566. The county's median household income is $62,288 and median home value is $133,400. ZIP code 68874 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Custer 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.