PlainZIP

Clarkson, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68629

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

1,344
4/sq mi
$78,438
Median income
$132,800
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clarkson pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68629 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68629 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarkson, Colfax County, Nebraska, home to just 1,344 residents across 373.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68629 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,438 (2% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,416. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.9%. Median home value sits at $132,800 (29% below the state average), median rent at $608 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Colfax County, letting you compare 68629 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 68629

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkson, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68629.

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 68629, Clarkson, 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

1,344

Population

373.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68629?

37.9

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$78,438

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$37,416

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68629 ranks nationally

Clarkson, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,438 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

566

Total Housing Units

487

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$132,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$608

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 68629, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,574,000.

44

Businesses

282

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 11 25.0%
Construction 9 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.4%
Retail trade 4 9.1%

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 68629 vs 68641 →

ZIP 68629 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 68629 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 68629 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 68629 ranks #2 of 3 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
68641 Howells, NE 1,063 6.4 mi
68643 Leigh, NE 903 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Colfax County

68661 standard
Schuyler, NE
Pop: 7,282
68633 standard
Dodge, NE
Pop: 1,179
68643 standard
Leigh, NE
Pop: 903
68659 standard
Rogers, NE
Pop: 215

Related Areas

Colfax County Clarkson, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68629 in? ▼
ZIP code 68629 (Clarkson) is located in Colfax County, Nebraska. Colfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colfax-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68629? ▼
ZIP code 68629 in Clarkson, NE has a population of 1,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68629? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68629 is $78,438, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68629? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68629 is $132,800, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68629? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68629 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68629? ▼
ZIP code 68629 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68629? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68629 are: Transportation and warehousing (11), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68629? ▼
In ZIP code 68629, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 68629? ▼
In ZIP code 68629, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68629? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68629 is 8.9% 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.