68949 Zip Code Profile

68949 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Holdrege, Nebraska. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $58,493/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 68949 is $45,486.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 68949 earn an average of $30,228/year. Women earn only $22,102/year.

3,408 people in 68949 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 68949? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.9 minutes!

The median age here is 43. There are 3,198 men and 3,369 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,844 people (out of the 6,567 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,791 homes, and 206 businesses every day. 169 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

68949 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ankara, Turkey!) and -99 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,330 feet above sea levell.

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• Alma Farmers Market
• Holdrege Area Farmers Market
• Kearney Area Farmers' Market

• Minden Farmers Market
• Orleans Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,567
• White Population: 6,412
• Black Population: 19
• Hispanic Population: 289
• Asian Population: 24
• Hawaiian Population: 8
• Indian Population: 47
• Male Population: 3,198
• Female Population: 3,369
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Nebraska
• County: Phelps
• City: Holdrege
• Longitude: -99.4
• Latitude: 40.4
• Elevation: 2,331 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 308

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,268
• Drive alone: 2,682
• Carpool: 391
• Public transit: 12
• Ride bikes or walk: 169


• Average commute time: 13.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 587
•    5 - 9: 1,273
•    10 - 14: 692
•    15 - 19: 168
•    20 - 24: 101
•    25 - 29: 30
•    30 - 34: 95
•    35 - 39: 54
•    40 - 44: 55
•    45 - 59: 68
•    60 - 89: 73
•    90 plus: 72

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $94,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $43,185
• Businesses: 278
• Employees: 3,348
• Annual Payroll: $113,442,000
• Average Family Income: $58,493
• Median Family Income: $37,160
• Average Income for Men: $30,228
• Average Income for Women: $22,102

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 64511.0
• Sr Senator: Mike Johanns (R)
• Jr Senator: Deb Fischer (R)
• US House Representative: Adrian Smith (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 137
• State FIPS Code: 31

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View all schools in Holdrege

Primary Schools

Franklin Elementary School

1015 Sherman Po Box 2002

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-4269

Phelps District R 7

1421 13th St

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-6179

Washington Elementary School

115 8th Ave Po Box 2002

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-4339

Middle Schools

Holdrege Middle School

600 14th Ave Po Box 2002

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-5421

High Schools

Holdrege High School

600 12th Ave Po Box 2002

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-6558

Other Schools

Holdrege Prairie Education Ctr

11419 736 Rd Po Box 2002

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-8140

Pre School Hdcp Child Program

412 W 14th Ave Box 858

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-6292

Other Schools

Phelps District R 6

11419 736 Road

Holdrege, NE 68949

(308) 995-4710