ZIP Code 68979 - Sutton Nebraska

ZIP Code 68979 is located in Sutton Nebraska. Portions of 68979 are also in Sutton Township and School Creek Township and Bennett Township and Sheridan Township (Clay County) and Grafton Township. 68979 is primarily within Clay County, with some portions in Fillmore County and Hamilton County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68979 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSutton
Primary CountyClay County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,606
Area Code(s)402 / 531
Current Time
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68979 Demographics

68979 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 68979 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68979 is White. The current unemployment level in 68979 is 2.5%.

Population1,606
Population Growth Rate-11.63%
Population Density12 People per Square Mile
Total Households792
Percentage High Income Households1.6%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$71,078
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$86,630
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)2.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 89.62%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 73.52%

68979 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,66689.62%
Black00%
Hispanic1749.36%
Asian00%
Native American191.02%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68979 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White28674.67%
Black00%
Hispanic9725.33%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68979 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1028.56%
Bachelor Degree21518.05%
High School Diploma39132.83%
No High School Diploma332.77%
GED or Alternate231.93%
1 or More Years of College18415.45%
Associates Degree14512.17%
Masters Degree816.8%
Professional Degree110.92%
Doctorate Degree60.5%

68979 Geography

Coordinates40.59754944,-97.85334015
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68979
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area135 Square Miles

68979 Politics

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68979 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion27f - Rainwater Basin Plains

68979 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)12182737505964625240261639
Avg Max Temp (°F)34405162738388857866483762
Avg Precip (In.).57.622.172.764.353.723.723.092.671.891.54.7627.87

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