68961 ZIP Code, Nelson, NE
68961 is a ZIP code in Nelson, Nebraska in Nuckolls County. It covers 132 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68964, 68978 and 68934. 633 people live here in 391 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $55,673, below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 61.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Nelson, NE
- County: Nuckolls County
- Land area: 132 sq mi
- Population: 633
- Median household income: $55,673
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 633 |
| Households | 391 |
| Median household income | $55,673 |
| Income per person | $48,467 |
| Median age | 61.9 |
| Homeowners | 81.3% |
| Median home value | $76,900 |
| Median rent | $497 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.8% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 24.0% |
| $50–75K | 12.5% |
| $75–100K | 18.4% |
| $100–150K | 12.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.1% |
| $200K+ | 6.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.6% |
| 10–19 | 4.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–44 | 7.0% |
| 45–54 | 6.8% |
| 55–64 | 25.8% |
| 65–74 | 19.7% |
| 75+ | 18.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.3% |
| Owned outright | 52.0% |
| Rented | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 68961
20 business establishments with 68 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68964 — Oak village, NE (7.7 mi)
- 68978 — Superior city, NE (10.2 mi)
- 68934 — Deweese village, NE (10.8 mi)
- 68974 — Ruskin village, NE (10.9 mi)
- 68957 — Lawrence village, NE (11.6 mi)
- 68935 — Edgar city, NE (12.5 mi)
- 68335 — Davenport village, NE (13.7 mi)
- 68938 — Fairfield city, NE (14.8 mi)
Areas that include 68961
- Nelson, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nora, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nuckolls County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68961, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68961 in?
- 68961 is a Nelson, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68961 in?
- 68961 is in Nuckolls County.
- What is the population of 68961?
- About 633 people (±101), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 700.
- What is the median household income in 68961?
- $55,673 (±$15,498), 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 68961?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68961 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68961?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68964 (7.7 mi, Oak), 68978 (10.2 mi, Superior), 68934 (10.8 mi, Deweese), 68974 (10.9 mi, Ruskin), 68957 (11.6 mi, Lawrence) and 68935 (12.5 mi, Edgar).
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