68977 ZIP Code, Stamford, NE
68977 is a ZIP code in Stamford, Nebraska — mostly in Harlan County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Furnas County. It covers 100 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 67647, 68966 and 68926. 226 people live here in 105 households, fewer than in most Nebraska ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $45,208, well below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 48.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Stamford, NE
- County: Harlan County
- Land area: 100 sq mi
- Population: 226
- Median household income: $45,208
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 226 |
| Households | 105 |
| Median household income | $45,208 |
| Income per person | $37,815 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Homeowners | 89.5% |
| Median home value | $75,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 27.6% |
| $25–35K | 14.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.5% |
| $50–75K | 9.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.5% |
| $100–150K | 3.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.8% |
| $200K+ | 17.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 22.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 3.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 6.6% |
| 65–74 | 23.5% |
| 75+ | 13.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.0% |
| Owned outright | 55.2% |
| Rented | 8.8% |
| Vacant | 16.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 68977
4 business establishments with 25 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 67647 — Long Island city, KS (10.6 mi)
- 68966 — Orleans village, NE (10.8 mi)
- 68926 — Beaver City city, NE (11.4 mi)
- 67622 — Almena city, KS (12.3 mi)
- 68967 — Oxford village, NE (12.9 mi)
- 68920 — Alma city, NE (16.5 mi)
- 67664 — Prairie View city, KS (17.4 mi)
- 68936 — Edison village, NE (18.8 mi)
Areas that include 68977
- Stamford, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Furnas County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Harlan County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68977, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68977 in?
- 68977 is a Stamford, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68977 in?
- 68977 is mostly in Harlan County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Furnas County.
- What is the population of 68977?
- About 226 people (±76), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 284.
- What is the median household income in 68977?
- $45,208 (±$33,666), 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 68977?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68977 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68977?
- The closest, measured center to center: 67647 (10.6 mi, Long Island), 68966 (10.8 mi, Orleans), 68926 (11.4 mi, Beaver City), 67622 (12.3 mi, Almena), 68967 (12.9 mi, Oxford) and 68920 (16.5 mi, Alma).
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