68862 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 68862 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68862 is White. The current unemployment level in 68862 is 3.0%.
| Population | 2,974 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.46% |
| Population Density | 9 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,335 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $431,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.75% |
68862 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,835 | 97.79% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68862 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 541 | 95.25% |
| Black | 4 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.18% |
68862 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 168 | 8.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 311 | 15.03% |
| High School Diploma | 832 | 40.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 24 | 1.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 2.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 391 | 18.9% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 8.12% |
| Masters Degree | 72 | 3.48% |
| Professional Degree | 35 | 1.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 1.06% |