Crofton, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68730

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

1,860
5/sq mi
$76,944
Median income
$208,600
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crofton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 357.7 square miles in Crofton, Knox County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,860 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 68730 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68730 sits at $76,944 (0% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,075. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $208,600 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 68730 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68730.

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 68730, Crofton, 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

1,860

Population

357.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68730?

42.9

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
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?

$76,944

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$36,075

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68730 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,944 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,142

Total Housing Units

864

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$208,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 68730, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,592,000.

45

Businesses

202

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 26.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.3%
Retail trade 5 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.7%

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
57078 Yankton, SD 19,121 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68730 in?
ZIP code 68730 (Crofton) is located in Knox County, Nebraska. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68730?
ZIP code 68730 in Crofton, NE has a population of 1,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68730?
The median household income in ZIP 68730 is $76,944, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68730?
The median home value in ZIP 68730 is $208,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68730 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68730?
ZIP code 68730 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68730 are: Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68730?
In ZIP code 68730, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 68730?
In ZIP code 68730, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68730 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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