68974 ZIP Code – Ruskin, Nebraska
ZIP code 68974 is a very small ZIP code located in Ruskin, Nebraska, within Nuckolls County with a population of approximately 279 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $74,667, which is near the Nebraska average and near the national figure. Median home values of $78,800 are well below the national average, with 97.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 100% single-family (stable).
An estimated 8.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 43.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 68340, 68943, 68964.
ZIP Code 68974 Data
Population
279
Median Household Income
$74,667
Median Home Value
$78,800
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
43.9
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.6%
County
Nuckolls County
State
Nebraska
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ZIP 68974 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68974 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 279 | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $78k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.6% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68340 – Deshler
- 68943 – Hardy
- 68964 – Oak
- 68325 – Byron
- 68961 – Nelson
- 68335 – Davenport
- 68978 – Superior
- 66964 – Republic
- 68326 – Carleton
- 68327 – Chester
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68340 | DESHLER | 991 | $56,786 |
| 68943 | HARDY | 245 | $99,375 |
| 68964 | OAK | 115 | $145,714 |
| 68325 | BYRON | 102 | $77,813 |
| 68961 | NELSON | 543 | $53,750 |