ZIP Code 68977 - Stamford Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68977 is located in Stamford Nebraska. Portions of 68977 are also in Fairfield Township (Harlan County) and Sappa Township. 68977 is primarily within Harlan County, with some portions in Furnas County. Regionally, 68977 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68977 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Stamford |
| Primary County | Harlan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 319 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68977 Map
68977 Demographics
68977 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 68977 is White. The current unemployment level in 68977 is 3%.
| Population | 319 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.31% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 132 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $105,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.79% |
68977 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 93.79% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.52% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68977 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 33 | 16.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 14 | 7.18% |
| High School Diploma | 81 | 41.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 2.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 35 | 17.95% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 9.23% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 2.05% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 1.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68977 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.08146286, -99.59602356 |
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| Cities/Towns in 68977 | |
| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 80 Square Miles |
68977 Schools
| School Districts in 68977 |
68977 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27b - Rolling Plains and Breaks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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