ZIP Code 68971 - Republican City Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68971 is located in Republican City Nebraska. Portions of 68971 are also in Huntley and Republican City Township and Mullally Township and Turkey Creek Township (Harlan County) and Alma Township. 68971 is entirely within Harlan County. Regionally, 68971 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68971 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Republican City |
| Primary County | Harlan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 377 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68971 Map
68971 Demographics
68971 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 68971 is White. The current unemployment level in 68971 is 3%.
| Population | 377 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.8% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 221 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,176 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $197,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.4% |
68971 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 99.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68971 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 32 | 9.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 49 | 14.45% |
| High School Diploma | 138 | 40.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 2.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 2 | 0.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 59 | 17.4% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 12.09% |
| Masters Degree | 2 | 0.59% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 2.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68971 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.12810516, -99.23622131 |
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| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 105 Square Miles |
68971 Schools
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68971 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27b - Rolling Plains and Breaks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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