ZIP Code 68663 is located in Silver Creek Nebraska. Portions of 68663 are also in Silver Creek Township (Merrick County) and Prairie Creek Township (Nance County) and Clarksville Township and East Newman Township and Genoa Township. 68663 is primarily within Merrick County, with some portions in Polk County and Nance County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Silver Creek |
| Primary County | Merrick County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 796 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 / 402 / 531 |
| Current Time | CDT |
68663 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 68663 is White. The current unemployment level in 68663 is 2.3%.
| Population | 796 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.30% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 285 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,854 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $60,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 2.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.61% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 784 | 95.61% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 37 | 9.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 20 | 5.08% |
| High School Diploma | 210 | 53.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 3.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 48 | 12.18% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 12.69% |
| Masters Degree | 7 | 1.78% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 41.31413269,-97.70197296 |
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| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 102 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27g - Platte River Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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