ZIP Code 68439 - Staplehurst Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68439 is located in Staplehurst Nebraska. 68439 is entirely within Seward County. Regionally, 68439 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68439 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Staplehurst |
| Primary County | Seward County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 567 |
| Area Code(s) | 402 / 531 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68439 Map
68439 Demographics
68439 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 68439 is White. The current unemployment level in 68439 is 3%.
| Population | 567 |
| Population Growth Rate | 23.19% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 202 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,026 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $134,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.53% |
68439 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 637 | 99.53% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68439 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 44 | 13.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 48 | 14.55% |
| High School Diploma | 125 | 37.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 3.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 10 | 3.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 27 | 8.18% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 11.52% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 4.55% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 3.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.61% |
68439 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.99739456, -97.20908356 |
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| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lincoln, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 37 Square Miles |
68439 Schools
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68439 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27f - Rainwater Basin Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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