ZIP Code 68629 -- Clarkson, NE

Colfax | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 87.06% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,336
Unknown
Median Income
$78,438
Home Value
$132,800
Median Rent
$608
Median Age
37.90
Diversity Index
11.30
Very Low
Cost of Living
48.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.9%

About ZIP Code 68629

ZIP code 68629 in Clarkson, Nebraska is a unknown area with a population of 1,336. The median household income is $78,438, which is This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $132,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 48.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.90 years. Approximately 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Colfax, NE.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,336
Median Age
37.90
Male Population
704
52.7%
Female Population
632
47.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
11.30 Very Low
White
96.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.1%
Other Race
0.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$78,438
Mean Household Income
$96,937
Per Capita Income
$37,416
Below Poverty Line
8.9%

This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$132,800
Median Rent
$608
Total Housing Units
566
Occupied Units
487
Vacant Units
79
14.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1953
Owner Occupied
87.1%
Renter Occupied
12.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 87.1% Renter 12.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
652
Employment Rate
99.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.9%
Carpool
8.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.4%

Cost of Living Index

48.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 68629 is 51.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Colfax

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
68661 Schuyler 7,459 $83,279
68643 Leigh 1,019 $77,125
68641 Howells 939 $80,625
68659 Rogers 220 $67,500

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 68629

ZIP code 68629 (Clarkson, NE) has a total population of 1,336 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 68629 is $78,438 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 68629 is primarily located in Clarkson, Nebraska (NE). It falls within Colfax County.

The median home value in ZIP code 68629 is $132,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $608.

The median age in ZIP code 68629 is 37.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 68629 has a cost of living index of 48.72 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 68629, 15.49% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.20% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 68629 is 0.92%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 8.44% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.