Blair, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68008
Washington County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,285
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $270,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blair pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68008 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68008 (Blair, NE) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.3 in 2023 to 226.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, home to 12,285 residents across 343.2 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,583 (17% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,040. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $270,800 (45% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $942.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Washington County, so 68008 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blair, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68008.
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 32
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68008, Blair, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,285
Population
343.2
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68008?
40.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$89,583
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$46,040
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68008 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Blair, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,583 Top 21% higher than 79% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,209housing units
5,209
Total Housing Units
5,059
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,800
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$942
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68008 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 157 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 170 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 197 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 219 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 227 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 442 business establishments in ZIP 68008, employing approximately 5,304 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,612,000.
442
Businesses
5,304
Employees
$325.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 88 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68008 vs 68034 →
ZIP 68008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68008
Blair (68008)
12,285 residents
- 68023 2,536
Fort Calhoun (68023)
2,536 residents
- 68029 899
Herman (68029)
899 residents
- 68034 886
Kennard (68034)
886 residents
- 51556 437
Modale (51556)
437 residents
- 68068 127
Washington (68068)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68008 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68023
Fort Calhoun (68023)
$116,287 median income
- 68034
Kennard (68034)
$110,000 median income
- 68068
Washington (68068)
$106,458 median income
- 68008
Blair (68008)
$89,583 median income
- 68029
Herman (68029)
$82,423 median income
- 51556
Modale (51556)
$60,556 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68008 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68008, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,285 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68008 in?
ZIP code 68008 (Blair) is located in Washington County, Nebraska. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68008?
ZIP code 68008 in Blair, NE has a population of 12,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68008?
The median household income in ZIP 68008 is $89,583, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68008?
The median home value in ZIP 68008 is $270,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68008 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68008?
ZIP code 68008 has 442 business establishments employing approximately 5,304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68008 are: Construction (88), Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68008 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68008?
In ZIP code 68008, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68008 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68008?
In ZIP code 68008, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68008 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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