68970 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 68970 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68970 is White. The current unemployment level in 68970 is 3.0%.
| Population | 1,235 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.87% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 657 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,056 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $165,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.39% |
68970 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,277 | 90.95% |
| Black | 8 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.85% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68970 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 205 | 84.36% |
| Black | 2 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 14.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68970 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 136 | 14.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 60 | 6.45% |
| High School Diploma | 349 | 37.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 18 | 1.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 37 | 3.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 153 | 16.45% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 11.4% |
| Masters Degree | 40 | 4.3% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 2.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.86% |