ZIP Code 68649 -- North bend, NE

Dodge | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 83.26% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,748
Unknown
Median Income
$87,132
Home Value
$231,700
Median Rent
$1,094
Median Age
48.80
Diversity Index
30.70
Low
Cost of Living
86.1
below average
Unemployment
0.1%

About ZIP Code 68649

ZIP code 68649 in North Bend, Nebraska is a unknown area with a population of 1,748. The median household income is $87,132, which is This is 16% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $231,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 86.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 48.80 years. Approximately 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Dodge, NE.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,748
Median Age
48.80
Male Population
899
51.4%
Female Population
849
48.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
30.70 Low
White
90.1%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
8.6%
Other Race
0.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$87,132
Mean Household Income
$118,658
Per Capita Income
$47,417
Below Poverty Line
8.5%

This is 16% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$231,700
Median Rent
$1,094
Total Housing Units
850
Occupied Units
711
Vacant Units
139
16.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1972
Owner Occupied
83.3%
Renter Occupied
16.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 83.3% Renter 16.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 10.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
893
Employment Rate
99.9%
Unemployment Rate
0.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
93.1%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.2%

Cost of Living Index

86.1
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 68649 is 13.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Dodge

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
68025 Fremont 31,658 $72,254
68031 Hooper 1,823 $80,605
68057 Scribner 1,379 $74,213
68633 Dodge 930 $82,125
68044 Nickerson 715 $141,250
68664 Snyder 293 $87,917

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 68649

ZIP code 68649 (North bend, NE) has a total population of 1,748 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 48.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 68649 is $87,132 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 16% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 68649 is primarily located in North bend, Nebraska (NE). It falls within Dodge County.

The median home value in ZIP code 68649 is $231,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,094.

The median age in ZIP code 68649 is 48.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 68649 has a cost of living index of 86.12 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 68649, 24.52% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 10.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 68649 is 0.11%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.21% 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.