Stromsburg, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68666
Polk County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,611
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,529
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stromsburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68666 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68666 covers 233.5 square miles in Stromsburg, Polk County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,611 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68666 reports a modest median household income of $63,529 (17% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,098. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 0.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $177,200 (5% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $896; 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Polk County, so 68666 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 68666
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stromsburg, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68666.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 68666, Stromsburg, 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
1,611
Population
233.5
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68666?
45.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$63,529
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$36,098
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
0.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68666 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Stromsburg, 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)
$63,529 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
702housing units
702
Total Housing Units
616
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 68666, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,905,000.
48
Businesses
287
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
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 68666 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68666
Stromsburg (68666)
1,611 residents
- 68651
Osceola (68651)
1,470 residents
- 68316 447
Benedict (68316)
447 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68666 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68666 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68316
Benedict (68316)
$79,792 median income
- 68651
Osceola (68651)
$78,487 median income
- 68666
Stromsburg (68666)
$63,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68666 ranks #3 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 68666, 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 (1,611 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 68666 in?
ZIP code 68666 (Stromsburg) is located in Polk County, Nebraska. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68666?
ZIP code 68666 in Stromsburg, NE has a population of 1,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68666?
The median household income in ZIP 68666 is $63,529, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68666?
The median home value in ZIP 68666 is $177,200, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68666?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68666 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68666?
ZIP code 68666 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68666?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68666 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68666?
In ZIP code 68666, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 68666?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68666 is 21.0 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 68666?
In ZIP code 68666, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68666?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68666 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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