Emmet, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68734

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

155
3/sq mi
$220,600
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Emmet pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.0 square miles in Emmet, Holt County, Nebraska. The area is home to 155 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 68734 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68734 sits at -, while per-capita income is $104,444. The poverty rate stands at 0.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $220,600 (18% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 68734 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 →

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 68734, Emmet, 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

155

Population

62.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68734?

58.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$104,444

Per Capita Income

0.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

75

Total Housing Units

63

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$220,600

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 68734, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,715,000.

7

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 42.9%

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 68734 in?
ZIP code 68734 (Emmet) is located in Holt County, Nebraska. Holt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/holt-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68734?
ZIP code 68734 in Emmet, NE has a population of 155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68734?
The median home value in ZIP 68734 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68734 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68734?
ZIP code 68734 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68734?
In ZIP code 68734, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 68734?
In ZIP code 68734, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68734 is 0.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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