Blair, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68008

Washington County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

12,285
36/sq mi: $89,583
Median income: $270,800
Median home value: 38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 68008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 343.2 square miles in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska. The area is home to 12,285 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68008 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68008 sits at $89,583 (17% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $46,040. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $270,800 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 68008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68008

Construction

88
Retail trade

54
Other services (except public administration)

45
Professional, scientific, and technical services

41
Accommodation and food services

32

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68008, Blair, NE · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,285

Population

343.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68008?

40.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%

African American 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$46,040

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68008 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,583 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,209

Total Housing Units

5,059

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%

Renter 17.4%

$270,800

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$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

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 →

68008

12,285
68023

2,536
68029

899
68034

886
51556

437
68068

127

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68008 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

68023

$116,287
68034

$110,000
68068

$106,458
68008

$89,583
68029

$82,423
51556

$60,556

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
68034	Kennard, NE	886	6.8 mi
68068	Washington, NE	127	10.6 mi
51556	Modale, IA	437	9.5 mi
68029	Herman, NE	899	9.9 mi
68023	Fort Calhoun, NE	2,536	10.1 mi

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Washington County Blair, NE Nebraska

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.