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Mclean, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68747

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

174
2/sq mi
$88,438
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68747 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mclean, Pierce County, Nebraska, home to just 174 residents across 82.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,438 (15% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $27,702. Local economic indicators show a 2.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $137,500 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 82.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Pierce County, letting you compare 68747 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 68747, Mclean, 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

174

Population

82.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68747?

29.3

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$88,438

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$27,702

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68747 ranks nationally

Mclean, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,438 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

61

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

1941

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 68747, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,000.

4

Businesses

4

Employees

$285K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68747 vs 68749 →

ZIP 68747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68747 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68747 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68749 Magnet, NE 65 4.2 mi
68771 Randolph, NE 1,637 7.2 mi
68786 Wausa, NE 1,079 8.3 mi
68765 Osmond, NE 1,380 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pierce County

68767 standard
Pierce, NE
Pop: 3,174
68769 standard
Plainview, NE
Pop: 1,806
68765 standard
Osmond, NE
Pop: 1,380

Related Areas

Pierce County Mclean, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68747 in? ▼
ZIP code 68747 (Mclean) is located in Pierce County, Nebraska. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68747? ▼
ZIP code 68747 in Mclean, NE has a population of 174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68747 is $88,438, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68747 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68747 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68747? ▼
ZIP code 68747 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68747? ▼
In ZIP code 68747, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 68747? ▼
In ZIP code 68747, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68747 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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