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 Low-density area
- $52,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,424. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,600 (47% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $504; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richardson County, so 68376 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 68376
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Humboldt, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68376.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 68376?
50.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.6%
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?
$52,000
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$37,424
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68376 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Humboldt, 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)
$52,000 8th percentile higher than 8% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
698housing units
698
Total Housing Units
586
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 68376 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68376
Humboldt (68376)
1,445 residents
- 68447 464
Table Rock (68447)
464 residents
- 68337 383
Dawson (68337)
383 residents
- 68345 269
Du Bois (68345)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68376 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68376 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68345
Du Bois (68345)
$68,125 median income
- 68447
Table Rock (68447)
$64,063 median income
- 68337
Dawson (68337)
$60,577 median income
- 68376
Humboldt (68376)
$52,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68376, 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 (1,445 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 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.
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