68970 ZIP Code – Red Cloud, Nebraska
68970 is a ZIP code serving Red Cloud, Nebraska in Webster County with a population of approximately 1,235 residents. The median household income is $60,046 — below the Nebraska average and below the national average. At $73,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 71.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $602 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national average. About 16.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 49.2, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 68952, 68942, 68928.
ZIP Code 68970 Data
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ZIP 68970 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68970 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,235 | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $73k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $602 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.2 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.4% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68952 – Inavale
- 68942 – Guide Rock
- 68928 – Bladen
- 68930 – Blue Hill
- 68972 – Riverton
- 66936 – Burr Oak
- 68932 – Campbell
- 66952 – Lebanon
- 68957 – Lawrence
- 66941 – Esbon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68952 | INAVALE | 95 | $88,750 |
| 68942 | GUIDE ROCK | 527 | $60,938 |
| 68928 | BLADEN | 346 | $61,071 |
| 68930 | BLUE HILL | 1,332 | $66,875 |
| 68972 | RIVERTON | 287 | $58,750 |