68978 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 68978 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68978 is White. The current unemployment level in 68978 is 3%.
| Population | 2,449 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.84% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,097 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $301,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.24% |
68978 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,184 | 97.11% |
| Black | 4 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
68978 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 392 | 92.89% |
| Black | 7 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.98% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68978 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 165 | 10.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 195 | 12.47% |
| High School Diploma | 653 | 41.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 68 | 4.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 261 | 16.69% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 8.82% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 2.94% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 2.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
