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 Low-density area
- $78,438
- Median income Near-median income area
- $132,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,416. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,800 (29% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $608; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Colfax County, so 68629 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 68629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkson, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68629.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 68629?
37.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$78,438
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$37,416
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68629 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Clarkson, 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)
$78,438 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
566housing units
566
Total Housing Units
487
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68629
Clarkson (68629)
1,344 residents
- 68641
Howells (68641)
1,063 residents
- 68643
Leigh (68643)
903 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68629 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68641
Howells (68641)
$80,625 median income
- 68629
Clarkson (68629)
$78,438 median income
- 68643
Leigh (68643)
$77,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68629, 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 (1,344 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Colfax County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 68629's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 68629 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Clarkson, NE ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.