The U.S. ZIP Code 68736 is associated with Fordyce, NE in Cedar County. The current population estimate is 640. It is estimated that about 18.8% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,506. The median household income is at $62,500, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68736 is $62,500, while the region's mean household income is $66,039. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,506. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68736 of $25,506 is approximately 21.04% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 3.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 60% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.2% of the population in 68736 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 68736 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 25.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 68736, 87.3% of the population graduated high school, while 18.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.8% in this Cedar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.3% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68736, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.5% of 68736 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68736 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Some other race (1.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 68736, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Cedar County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68736 are older than average. The median age of 53.3 years in ZIP Code 68736 is approximately 39.9% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 68736 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 68736 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68736, an estimated 54.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cedar County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 54.5% |
In 68736, 65.2% 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 22.9 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68736 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 18.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 68736 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 24.2% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Retail trade | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.9% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68736 | 8.71¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 9.69¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.14¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68736 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |