Nickerson, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68044

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

724
8/sq mi
$141,250
Median income
$76,600
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nickerson pairs a top-decile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.2 square miles in Nickerson, Dodge County, Nebraska. The area is home to 724 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 68044 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68044 sits at $141,250 (84% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,900. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $76,600 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $955 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dodge County, so you can benchmark 68044 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 →

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 68044, Nickerson, NE · 2023 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

724

Population

87.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68044?

34.2

Median Age

61.7%

Male

38.3%

Female

23.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%

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?

$141,250

Median Household Income

+84% vs state

$38,900

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68044 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,250 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 35.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

292

Total Housing Units

270

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$76,600

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$955

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 68044, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,190,000.

9

Businesses

31

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68044 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 68044 ranks #4 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 68044 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 68044 ranks the highest of 5 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
68072 Winslow, NE 66 5.2 mi
68025 Fremont, NE 30,376 8.0 mi
68002 Arlington, NE 2,150 6.6 mi
68031 Hooper, NE 1,745 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68044 in?
ZIP code 68044 (Nickerson) is located in Dodge County, Nebraska. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68044?
ZIP code 68044 in Nickerson, NE has a population of 724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68044?
The median household income in ZIP 68044 is $141,250, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68044?
The median home value in ZIP 68044 is $76,600, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68044 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68044?
ZIP code 68044 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68044?
In ZIP code 68044, 35.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 68044?
In ZIP code 68044, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68044 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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