ZIP Code 68949 Demographics

Phelps County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68949 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,606

↓ 26.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,898

↓ 6.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$159,900

↓ 0.9% vs county

Median Age

41.0 yrs

↓ +1.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.7%

↑ 13.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68949 compares to Phelps County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68949 $61k Phelps $65k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68949 $160k Phelps $161k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

67.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$697

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68949 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$159,900
Down Payment (20%)$31,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,016P&I: $809 | Tax: $160 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$697
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $319/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68949, sorted by distance.

68923 6.4 mi away phelps county 68958 8.7 mi away phelps county 68982 12.9 mi away kearney county 68927 13.5 mi away phelps county 68920 19.0 mi away harlan county 68966 19.8 mi away harlan county 68976 20.7 mi away gosper county 68971 22.8 mi away harlan county

About Phelps County

Phelps County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 8,966. The county's median household income is $65,114 and median home value is $161,300. ZIP code 68949 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Phelps 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.