68779 ZIP Code, Stanton, NE
68779 is a ZIP code in Stanton, Nebraska in Stanton County. It covers 173 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68768, 68701 and 68740. 2,259 people live here in 882 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $78,594, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Stanton, NE
- County: Stanton County
- Land area: 173 sq mi
- Population: 2,259
- Median household income: $78,594
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,259 |
| Households | 882 |
| Median household income | $78,594 |
| Income per person | $42,041 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 73.2% |
| Median home value | $203,300 |
| Median rent | $814 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% |
| Broadband internet | 82.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.9% |
| $25–35K | 2.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 8.3% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.7% |
| 10–19 | 17.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65–74 | 12.9% |
| 75+ | 13.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.3% |
| Owned outright | 34.9% |
| Rented | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.6% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 9.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 68779
45 business establishments with 193 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68768 — Pilger village, NE (7.9 mi)
- 68701 — Norfolk city, NE (12.8 mi)
- 68740 — Hoskins village, NE (14.2 mi)
- 68791 — Wisner city, NE (14.2 mi)
- 68790 — Winside village, NE (15 mi)
- 68748 — Madison city, NE (15.8 mi)
- 68643 — Leigh village, NE (17.3 mi)
- 68629 — Clarkson city, NE (17.4 mi)
Areas that include 68779
- Stanton, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Stanton County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Stanton County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Stanton County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Stanton County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Stanton County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Stanton County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Stanton County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Stanton County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Stanton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68779, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68779 in?
- 68779 is a Stanton, NE mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Stanton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68779 in?
- 68779 is in Stanton County.
- What is the population of 68779?
- About 2,259 people (±242), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,342.
- What is the median household income in 68779?
- $78,594 (±$13,250), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68779?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68779 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68779?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68768 (7.9 mi, Pilger), 68701 (12.8 mi, Norfolk), 68740 (14.2 mi, Hoskins), 68791 (14.2 mi, Wisner), 68790 (15 mi, Winside) and 68748 (15.8 mi, Madison).
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