Clearwater, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68726

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

893
3/sq mi
$69,107
Median income
$118,200
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68726 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 307.9 square miles in Clearwater, Antelope County, Nebraska. The area is home to 893 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 68726 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68726 sits at $69,107 (10% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,564. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $118,200 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $852 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 68726 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68726.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68726, Clearwater, 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

893

Population

307.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68726?

52.5

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
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 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$69,107

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$37,564

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68726 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,107 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

378

Total Housing Units

319

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$118,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$852

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 68726, employing approximately 132 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,105,000.

25

Businesses

132

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 24.0%
Construction 4 16.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68726 in?
ZIP code 68726 (Clearwater) is located in Antelope County, Nebraska. Antelope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/antelope-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68726?
ZIP code 68726 in Clearwater, NE has a population of 893 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68726?
The median household income in ZIP 68726 is $69,107, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68726?
The median home value in ZIP 68726 is $118,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68726 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68726?
ZIP code 68726 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68726 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68726?
In ZIP code 68726, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 68726?
In ZIP code 68726, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68726 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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