Clarks, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68628
Merrick County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 826
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,438
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarks pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68628 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68628 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska, home to just 826 residents across 275.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68628 reports a modest median household income of $58,438 (24% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,254. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $183,600 (2% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $792; 92.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Merrick County, so 68628 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 68628
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarks, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68628.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 68628, Clarks, 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
826
Population
275.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68628?
47.4
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$58,438
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,254
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68628 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Clarks, 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)
$58,438 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
533housing units
533
Total Housing Units
369
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 68628, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,738,000.
23
Businesses
158
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 68628 vs 68663 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68663 | Silver Creek, NE | 761 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68628, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 68628 in?
ZIP code 68628 (Clarks) is located in Merrick County, Nebraska. Merrick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merrick-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68628?
ZIP code 68628 in Clarks, NE has a population of 826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68628?
The median household income in ZIP 68628 is $58,438, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68628?
The median home value in ZIP 68628 is $183,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68628?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68628 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68628?
ZIP code 68628 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68628?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68628 are: Construction (4), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68628?
In ZIP code 68628, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 68628?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68628 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 68628?
In ZIP code 68628, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68628?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68628 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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