ZIP Code 68971 Demographics

Harlan County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68971 compared to county averages.

Total Population

377

↓ 87.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,000

↓ 7.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$148,600

↑ +9.4% vs county

Median Age

56.8 yrs

↓ +19.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68971 compares to Harlan County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68971 $60k Harlan $65k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68971 $149k Harlan $136k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68971 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$148,600
Down Payment (20%)$29,720
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$943P&I: $751 | Tax: $149 | Ins: $43
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $557/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68971, sorted by distance.

68920 5.6 mi away harlan county 68966 12.1 mi away harlan county 68982 15.2 mi away kearney county 68923 20.4 mi away phelps county 68949 22.8 mi away phelps county 68936 31.6 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 68971 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.