68853 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 68853 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68853 is White. The current unemployment level in 68853 is 3%.
| Population | 1,344 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.65% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 645 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $168,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.77% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.94% |
68853 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,380 | 95.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.88% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
68853 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 295 | 91.9% |
| Black | 2 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 7.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68853 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 80 | 8.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 120 | 12.28% |
| High School Diploma | 392 | 40.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 4.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 155 | 15.86% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 10.24% |
| Masters Degree | 58 | 5.94% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 1.02% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.61% |
