ZIP Code 68966 Demographics

Harlan County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68966 compared to county averages.

Total Population

460

↓ 85.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,688

↑ +0.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$92,500

↓ 31.9% vs county

Median Age

55.0 yrs

↓ +15.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.5%

↑ 76.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68966 compares to Harlan County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68966 $65k Harlan $65k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68966 $93k Harlan $136k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$500

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68966 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$92,500
Down Payment (20%)$18,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$588P&I: $468 | Tax: $93 | Ins: $27
Rent (Local Median)
$500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $88/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68966, sorted by distance.

68920 7.0 mi away harlan county 68971 12.1 mi away harlan county 68923 14.5 mi away phelps county 68949 19.8 mi away phelps county 68982 19.8 mi away kearney county 68936 20.4 mi away furnas county

About Harlan County

Harlan County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 3,094. The county's median household income is $64,583 and median home value is $135,800. ZIP code 68966 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Harlan 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.