ZIP Code 68876 - Shelton Nebraska

ZIP Code 68876 is located in Shelton Nebraska. Portions of 68876 are also in Jackson Township and Cameron Township and South Loup Township. 68876 is primarily within Buffalo County, with some portions in Hall County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68876 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameShelton
Primary CountyBuffalo County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,914
Area Code(s)308
Current Time
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68876 Demographics

68876 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68876 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68876 is White. The current unemployment level in 68876 is 2.1%.

Population1,914
Population Growth Rate24.86%
Population Density20 People per Square Mile
Total Households572
Percentage High Income Households0.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$61,985
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$60,630
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)2.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 82.39%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 78.65%

68876 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,65182.39%
Black80.4%
Hispanic34417.17%
Asian00%
Native American10.05%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68876 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White21078.95%
Black62.26%
Hispanic4717.67%
Asian00%
Native American31.13%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68876 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College9110.06%
Bachelor Degree12113.37%
High School Diploma32936.35%
No High School Diploma171.88%
GED or Alternate333.65%
1 or More Years of College17619.45%
Associates Degree798.73%
Masters Degree505.52%
Professional Degree40.44%
Doctorate Degree50.55%

68876 Geography

Coordinates40.81195450,-98.74734497
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68876
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasKearney, NE
Grand Island, NE
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area95 Square Miles

68876 Politics

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68876 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion27g - Platte River Valley

68876 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)12172636485864615138251538
Avg Max Temp (°F)34405163728387857866483762
Avg Precip (In.).52.62.052.514.223.693.542.962.261.561.32.6225.86

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