ZIP Code 68961 - Nelson Nebraska

ZIP Code 68961 is located in Nelson Nebraska. Portions of 68961 are also in Nora. 68961 is entirely within Nuckolls County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68961 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameNelson
Primary CountyNuckolls County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)543
Area Code(s)402 / 531
Current Time
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68961 Demographics

68961 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 68961 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68961 is White. The current unemployment level in 68961 is 2.2%.

Population543
Population Growth Rate-22.51%
Population Density5 People per Square Mile
Total Households429
Percentage High Income Households0.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$56,167
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$54,360
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)2.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.25%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.58%

68961 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White60297.25%
Black40.65%
Hispanic132.1%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68961 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White10294.44%
Black00%
Hispanic54.63%
Asian00%
Native American10.93%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68961 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College8512.41%
Bachelor Degree334.82%
High School Diploma31045.26%
No High School Diploma10.15%
GED or Alternate202.92%
1 or More Years of College12618.39%
Associates Degree9213.43%
Masters Degree81.17%
Professional Degree20.29%
Doctorate Degree81.17%

68961 Geography

Coordinates40.21071243,-98.04221344
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68961
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area115 Square Miles

68961 Politics

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68961 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion27f - Rainwater Basin Plains

68961 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)13182738505964625240261739
Avg Max Temp (°F)34415163738489867967493763
Avg Precip (In.).67.692.092.74.33.413.823.122.751.911.6.8427.9

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