ZIP Code 68979
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,645
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 68979
- What is the median household income in 68979?
- The median household income in 68979 is $84,265 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 68979?
- The poverty rate in 68979 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 68979?
- $156,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 68979?
- The median gross rent in 68979 is $843 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 68979 residents have a college degree?
- 28.9% of adults in 68979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,645
Median Income
$84,265
Median Home Value
$156,300
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.6%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,830 (+39.4%)
Home Value:
+$41,200 (+35.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.8 pp (+29.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.9 pp (+31.4%)
Unemployment:
-1.1 pp (-64.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,645
Median Age
46.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.3%
Black 0.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Other 2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$84,265
±$6,796
Per Capita Income
$140,987
Median Family Income
$102,188
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Child Poverty Rate
4.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
2.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
6.2%
$25–35k
6.8%
$35–50k
7.5%
$50–75k
18.7%
$75–100k
14.1%
$100–150k
26.7%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
769
Owner-Occupied
84.0%
Renter-Occupied
16.0%
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Median Home Value
$156,300
Median Gross Rent
$843
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.0%
$50–100k
20.1%
$100–200k
21.1%
$200–300k
18.2%
$300–500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
35.6%
$500–1k
36.5%
$1–1.5k
12.5%
$3.5k+
15.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3+
37.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
4.0%
5–19 units
1.2%
Mobile home
1.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
38.4%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
15.5%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.9%
Graduate Degree
10.9%
Some College / Associate
21.8%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
Work from Home
7.2%
Self-Employed
9.9%
Government Workers
18.5%
Private For-Profit
70.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
35.0%
Retail
12.1%
Agriculture
11.5%
Construction
8.2%
Wholesale
6.5%
Finance
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Public Admin
3.7%
Arts/Entmt.
3.4%
Transportation
2.1%
Occupation
Management
43.4%
Sales
19.5%
Production
14.2%
Food Prep
12.5%
Construction
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.6 min
Drove Alone
81.0%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.2%
Walked
2.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
694
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
64.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
26.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.4%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
10.7%
35–44
10.0%
45–54
14.1%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
12.4%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 20.1%
Working age (18–64): 79.9%
65 and over: 23.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.2%
With a Disability
12.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.1%
Uninsured
6.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.0%
Has a Computer
91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.9%
Moved from Abroad
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023