68979 ZIP Code, Sutton, NE
68979 is a ZIP code in Sutton, Nebraska — mostly in Clay County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Fillmore, Hamilton and York counties. It covers 135 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68975, 68365 and 68933. 1,572 people live here in 696 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $85,862, above the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 48.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sutton, NE
- County: Clay County
- Land area: 135 sq mi
- Population: 1,572
- Median household income: $85,862
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,572 |
| Households | 696 |
| Median household income | $85,862 |
| Income per person | $49,386 |
| Median age | 48.8 |
| Homeowners | 85.2% |
| Median home value | $157,900 |
| Median rent | $907 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 85.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 16.8% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 10.5% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 9.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 8.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.7% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 11.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.4% |
| Owned outright | 41.4% |
| Rented | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.6% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 7.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 68979
87 business establishments with 685 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 15
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Retail Trade: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68975 — Saronville village, NE (5.2 mi)
- 68365 — Grafton village, NE (6.4 mi)
- 68933 — Clay Center city, NE (11.3 mi)
- 68371 — Henderson city, NE (12 mi)
- 68436 — Shickley village, NE (12.7 mi)
- 68944 — Harvard city, NE (12.9 mi)
- 68452 — Ong village, NE (13.6 mi)
- 68354 — Fairmont village, NE (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 68979
- Sutton, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clay County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Fillmore County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68979, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68979 in?
- 68979 is a Sutton, NE mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Sutton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68979 in?
- 68979 is mostly in Clay County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Fillmore, Hamilton and York counties.
- What is the population of 68979?
- About 1,572 people (±194), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,823.
- What is the median household income in 68979?
- $85,862 (±$6,529), 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 68979?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68979 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68979?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68975 (5.2 mi, Saronville), 68365 (6.4 mi, Grafton), 68933 (11.3 mi, Clay Center), 68371 (12 mi, Henderson), 68436 (12.7 mi, Shickley) and 68944 (12.9 mi, Harvard).
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