ZIP Code 68978 Demographics

Nuckolls County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68978 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,449

↓ 40.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,142

↓ 7.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$81,200

↓ 8.2% vs county

Median Age

48.3 yrs

↑ 2.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.3%

↑ 5.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68978 compares to Nuckolls County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68978 $61k Nuckolls $66k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68978 $81k Nuckolls $89k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$634

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68978 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$81,200
Down Payment (20%)$16,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$516P&I: $411 | Tax: $81 | Ins: $24
Rent (Local Median)
$634
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $118/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68978, sorted by distance.

66936 15.2 mi away jewell county 66939 17.9 mi away republic county 66942 18.8 mi away jewell county 66956 20.0 mi away jewell county 66966 26.4 mi away republic county

About Nuckolls County

Nuckolls County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 4,092. The county's median household income is $66,000 and median home value is $88,500. ZIP code 68978 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Nuckolls 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.