ZIP Code 68976 - Smithfield Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68976 is located in Smithfield Nebraska. 68976 is entirely within Gosper County. Regionally, 68976 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68976 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Smithfield |
| Primary County | Gosper County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 224 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68976 Map
68976 Demographics
68976 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68976 is White. The current unemployment level in 68976 is 3%.
| Population | 224 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 97 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $76,429 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
68976 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68976 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 17 | 10.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 31 | 18.56% |
| High School Diploma | 35 | 20.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 2.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 7.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 26 | 15.57% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 20.96% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 3.59% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68976 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.60365677, -99.70327759 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lexington, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 42 Square Miles |
68976 Schools
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68976 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27f - Rainwater Basin Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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