68949 ZIP Code, Holdrege, NE
68949 is a ZIP code in Holdrege, Nebraska — mostly in Phelps County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Harlan County. It covers 218 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68923, 68958 and 68940. 6,662 people live here in 2,962 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $63,273, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Holdrege, NE
- County: Phelps County
- Land area: 218 sq mi
- Population: 6,662
- Median household income: $63,273
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,662 |
| Households | 2,962 |
| Median household income | $63,273 |
| Income per person | $48,606 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 63.7% |
| Median home value | $197,200 |
| Median rent | $810 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% |
| Broadband internet | 86.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.7% |
| $10–15K | 5.9% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 11.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.8% |
| Owned outright | 33.7% |
| Rented | 34.1% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.6% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 7.5% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 6.3% |
Businesses in 68949
289 business establishments with 3,884 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 43
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 38
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 30
- Finance and Insurance: 28
- Wholesale Trade: 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 23
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Construction: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68923 — Atlanta village, NE (5.9 mi)
- 68958 — Loomis village, NE (9 mi)
- 68940 — Funk village, NE (10.6 mi)
- 68982 — Wilcox village, NE (12.7 mi)
- 68927 — Bertrand village, NE (13.3 mi)
- 68924 — Axtell village, NE (15 mi)
- 68967 — Oxford village, NE (17.4 mi)
- 68836 — Elm Creek village, NE (19 mi)
Areas that include 68949
- Holdrege, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ragan, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Harlan County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Phelps County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Phelps County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Phelps County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Phelps County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Phelps County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Phelps County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Phelps County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Phelps County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Phelps County
Mail every home in 68949
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68949, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68949 in?
- 68949 is a Holdrege, NE mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Holdrege; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68949 in?
- 68949 is mostly in Phelps County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Harlan County.
- What is the population of 68949?
- About 6,662 people (±267), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,519.
- What is the median household income in 68949?
- $63,273 (±$15,166), 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 68949?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68949 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68949?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68923 (5.9 mi, Atlanta), 68958 (9 mi, Loomis), 68940 (10.6 mi, Funk), 68982 (12.7 mi, Wilcox), 68927 (13.3 mi, Bertrand) and 68924 (15 mi, Axtell).
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