68874 ZIP Code – Sargent, Nebraska
ZIP code 68874 is a small ZIP code located in Sargent, Nebraska, within Custer County with a population of approximately 709 residents. At $49,643, the median household income here runs below the Nebraska average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $80,000, well below the national average, with 77.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $719 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (stable).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%, near the national average. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 51.5, the median age is above the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 68828, 68881, 68879.
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ZIP 68874 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68874 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 709 | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $80k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $719 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.5 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.5% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68828 – Comstock
- 68881 – Westerville
- 68879 – Taylor
- 68837 – Elyria
- 68815 – Arcadia
- 68822 – Broken Bow
- 68813 – Anselmo
- 68856 – Merna
- 68814 – Ansley
- 68862 – Ord
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68828 | COMSTOCK | 191 | $46,333 |
| 68881 | WESTERVILLE | 111 | Not provided |
| 68879 | TAYLOR | 383 | $57,969 |
| 68837 | ELYRIA | 74 | $70,833 |
| 68815 | ARCADIA | 668 | $68,750 |