Primrose, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68655

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

159
2/sq mi
$84,167
Median income
$119,600
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.7 square miles in Primrose, Boone County, Nebraska. The area is home to 159 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 68655 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68655 sits at $84,167 (10% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $44,166. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $119,600 (36% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 68655 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 68655, Primrose, 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

159

Population

75.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68655?

51.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
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 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$84,167

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$44,166

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68655 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,167 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

67

Total Housing Units

48

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.8%

$119,600

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 68655, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,000.

3

Businesses

3

Employees

$39K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
68627 Cedar Rapids, NE 622 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68655 in?
ZIP code 68655 (Primrose) is located in Boone County, Nebraska. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68655?
ZIP code 68655 in Primrose, NE has a population of 159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68655?
The median household income in ZIP 68655 is $84,167, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68655?
The median home value in ZIP 68655 is $119,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68655 is White at 94.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68655?
ZIP code 68655 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68655?
In ZIP code 68655, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 68655?
In ZIP code 68655, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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