The U.S. ZIP Code 68070 is associated with Weston, NE in Saunders County. The current population estimate is 757. It is estimated that about 18.4% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,355. Approximately 13% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $54,583. The median age in ZIP Code 68070 is approximately 50.9 years, and 23.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68070 is $54,583, while the region's mean household income is $68,318. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,355. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68070 of $29,355 is approximately 9.12% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 13.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately37.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 68070 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 68070 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 68070, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 18.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.8% in this Saunders County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.0% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68070, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.3% of 68070 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68070 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68070, 99.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Saunders County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68070 are older than average. The median age of 50.9 years in ZIP Code 68070 is approximately 33.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 68070 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 68070 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 16.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68070 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68070 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68070, an estimated 54.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Saunders County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 54.2% |
In 68070, 59.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.6 minutes. Approximately 27.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68070 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 68070 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.2% |
| Construction | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 27.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.3% |
| Public administration | 9.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68070 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.2 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.09% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68070 | 10.85¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh | 15.08¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 12.52¢/kWh | 9.2¢/kWh | 7.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68070 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.41 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.23 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.18 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.26 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.06 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.05 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.47 | 1.78 | 5.46 |