PlainZIP

Humboldt, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68376

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

1,445
4/sq mi
$52,000
Median income
$98,600
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Humboldt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68376 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68376 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, home to just 1,445 residents across 380.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68376 reports a modest median household income of $52,000 (32% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,424. Poverty here runs at 10.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. Housing costs here run $98,600 for a typical home value (47% below the state average), with rent averaging $504 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68376, plus 6 more within Richardson 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 68376

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Humboldt, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68376.

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 68376, Humboldt, 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

1,445

Population

380.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68376?

50.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$52,000

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$37,424

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68376 ranks nationally

Humboldt, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,000 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

698

Total Housing Units

586

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$98,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$504

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 32 business establishments in ZIP 68376, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,975,000.

32

Businesses

157

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 15.6%
Construction 4 12.5%
Wholesale trade 3 9.4%
Retail trade 3 9.4%
Finance and insurance 3 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.4%

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 68376 vs 68447 →

ZIP 68376 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 68376 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68376 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 68376 ranks #4 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
68447 Table Rock, NE 464 7.2 mi
68337 Dawson, NE 383 7.8 mi
68345 Du Bois, NE 269 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richardson County

68355 standard
Falls City, NE
Pop: 5,113
68337 standard
Dawson, NE
Pop: 383
68431 standard
Rulo, NE
Pop: 353
68457 standard
Verdon, NE
Pop: 343
68442 standard
Stella, NE
Pop: 313
68433 standard
Salem, NE
Pop: 265

Related Areas

Richardson County Humboldt, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68376 in? ▼
ZIP code 68376 (Humboldt) is located in Richardson County, Nebraska. Richardson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richardson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68376? ▼
ZIP code 68376 in Humboldt, NE has a population of 1,445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68376? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68376 is $52,000, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68376? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68376 is $98,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68376? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68376 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68376? ▼
ZIP code 68376 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68376? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68376 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68376? ▼
In ZIP code 68376, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 68376? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68376 is 24.3 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 68376? ▼
In ZIP code 68376, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68376? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68376 is 10.6% 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.