ZIP Code 68836 - Elm Creek Nebraska

ZIP Code 68836 is located in Elm Creek Nebraska. 68836 is primarily within Buffalo County, with some portions in Phelps County and Dawson County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68836 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameElm Creek
Primary CountyBuffalo County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,822
Area Code(s)308
Current Time
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68836 Demographics

68836 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 68836 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68836 is White. The current unemployment level in 68836 is 2.1%.

Population1,822
Population Growth Rate16.95%
Population Density12 People per Square Mile
Total Households681
Percentage High Income Households0.6%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$71,063
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$66,220
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)2.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.70%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.09%

68836 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,82893.7%
Black30.15%
Hispanic974.97%
Asian231.18%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68836 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White35095.11%
Black00%
Hispanic184.89%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68836 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College898.36%
Bachelor Degree18917.75%
High School Diploma36734.46%
No High School Diploma161.5%
GED or Alternate373.47%
1 or More Years of College20118.87%
Associates Degree11210.52%
Masters Degree514.79%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree30.28%

68836 Geography

Coordinates40.70944214,-99.37679291
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68836
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasKearney, NE
Lexington, NE
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area146 Square Miles

68836 Politics

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68836 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

68836 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)12172536485863615038241537
Avg Max Temp (°F)35415162728387857866483862
Avg Precip (In.).47.531.792.183.943.553.52.851.91.411.13.523.75

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