Murdock, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68407

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

747
6/sq mi
$99,773
Median income
$307,000
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Murdock pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68407 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68407 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.6 square miles in Murdock, Cass County, Nebraska. The area is home to 747 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 68407 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68407 sits at $99,773 (30% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $46,983. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $307,000 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68407 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 68407 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 68407, Murdock, 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

747

Population

118.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68407?

45.7

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$99,773

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$46,983

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68407 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,773 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

388

Total Housing Units

366

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$307,000

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 68407, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $996,000.

12

Businesses

16

Employees

$996K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 41.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 25.0%

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 68407 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 68407 ranks #5 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 68407 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 68407 ranks #3 of 9 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
68403 Manley, NE 206 5.1 mi
68058 South Bend, NE 252 6.3 mi
68349 Elmwood, NE 1,098 6.4 mi
68304 Alvo, NE 330 7.1 mi
68463 Weeping Water, NE 1,517 7.5 mi
68037 Louisville, NE 2,286 8.6 mi
68059 Springfield, NE 3,158 11.7 mi
68307 Avoca, NE 515 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68407 in?
ZIP code 68407 (Murdock) is located in Cass County, Nebraska. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68407?
ZIP code 68407 in Murdock, NE has a population of 747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68407?
The median household income in ZIP 68407 is $99,773, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68407?
The median home value in ZIP 68407 is $307,000, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68407?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68407 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68407?
ZIP code 68407 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68407?
In ZIP code 68407, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 68407?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68407 is 25.6 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 68407?
In ZIP code 68407, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68407?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68407 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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