68982 ZIP Code – Wilcox, Nebraska
Located in Wilcox, Nebraska, ZIP code 68982 is a small ZIP code within Kearney County with a population of approximately 636 residents. The median household income is $73,533 — near the Nebraska average and near the national average. At $139,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $793 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 95% single-family (decreasing).
At 2.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The median age is 44.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 68947, 68924, 68949.
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ZIP 68982 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68982 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 636 | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $139k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $793 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.1% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68947 – Hildreth
- 68924 – Axtell
- 68949 – Holdrege
- 68929 – Bloomington
- 68920 – Alma
- 68940 – Funk
- 68971 – Republican City
- 68923 – Atlanta
- 68981 – Upland
- 68960 – Naponee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68947 | HILDRETH | 607 | $54,671 |
| 68924 | AXTELL | 1,426 | $77,153 |
| 68949 | HOLDREGE | 6,606 | $60,898 |
| 68929 | BLOOMINGTON | 144 | $58,750 |
| 68920 | ALMA | 1,397 | $60,833 |