PlainZIP

Herman, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68029

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

899
4/sq mi
$82,423
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Herman pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68029 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, home to just 899 residents across 219.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68029 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,423 (8% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $39,683. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68029, plus 5 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 68029

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herman, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68029.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 68029, Herman, 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

899

Population

219.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68029?

37.5

Median Age

61.8%

Male

38.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$82,423

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$39,683

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68029 ranks nationally

Herman, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,423 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

446

Total Housing Units

429

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$692

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 68029, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,668,000.

18

Businesses

73

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 16.7%

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 68029 vs 68061 →

ZIP 68029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68029 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68029 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68061 Tekamah, NE 2,504 10.3 mi
68019 Craig, NE 550 9.7 mi
68008 Blair, NE 12,285 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

68008 standard
Blair, NE
Pop: 12,285
68023 standard
Fort Calhoun, NE
Pop: 2,536
68002 standard
Arlington, NE
Pop: 2,150
68034 standard
Kennard, NE
Pop: 886
68068 standard
Washington, NE
Pop: 127

Related Areas

Washington County Herman, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68029 in? ▼
ZIP code 68029 (Herman) 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 68029? ▼
ZIP code 68029 in Herman, NE has a population of 899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68029? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68029 is $82,423, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68029? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68029 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68029? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68029 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68029? ▼
ZIP code 68029 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68029? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68029 are: Wholesale trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68029? ▼
In ZIP code 68029, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68029? ▼
In ZIP code 68029, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68029? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68029 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.