South Sioux City, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68776
Dakota County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,447
- 287/sq mi High-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Sioux City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 287
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68776 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68776 (South Sioux City, NE) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.3 in 2023 to 244.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68776 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska, home to 15,447 residents across 53.8 square miles, a density of 287 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68776 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (10% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,725. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,800 (4% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $1,102; 57.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Dakota County, so 68776 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 68776
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Sioux City, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68776.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 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 68776, South Sioux City, 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
15,447
Population
53.8
Area (sq mi)
287
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68776?
30.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
32.0%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$31,725
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68776 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
South Sioux City, 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)
$68,750 40th percentile higher than 40% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,722housing units
5,722
Total Housing Units
5,492
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,800
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,102
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68776 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 182 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 212 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 219 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 244 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 320 business establishments in ZIP 68776, employing approximately 6,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $396,911,000.
320
Businesses
6,922
Employees
$396.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 32 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
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 68776 vs 51103 →
ZIP 68776 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51106
Sioux City (51106)
26,544 residents
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
22,104 residents
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
17,453 residents
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
15,447 residents
- 51105 10,216
Sioux City (51105)
10,216 residents
- 57049 5,789
North Sioux City (57049)
5,789 residents
- 51109 3,098
Sioux City (51109)
3,098 residents
- 68731 2,637
Dakota City (68731)
2,637 residents
- 68030 835
Homer (68030)
835 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68776 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68776 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57049
North Sioux City (57049)
$93,134 median income
- 68731
Dakota City (68731)
$79,924 median income
- 51109
Sioux City (51109)
$79,034 median income
- 51106
Sioux City (51106)
$78,434 median income
- 68030
Homer (68030)
$76,442 median income
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
$75,362 median income
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
$68,750 median income
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
$58,197 median income
- 51105
Sioux City (51105)
$51,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68776 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51103 | Sioux City, IA | 17,453 | 4.0 mi |
| 51101 | Sioux City, IA | 809 | 3.4 mi |
| 68731 | Dakota City, NE | 2,637 | 4.1 mi |
| 51111 | Sioux City, IA | 94 | 4.5 mi |
| 51104 | Sioux City, IA | 22,104 | 5.5 mi |
| 51105 | Sioux City, IA | 10,216 | 5.1 mi |
| 51106 | Sioux City, IA | 26,544 | 6.2 mi |
| 57049 | North Sioux City, SD | 5,789 | 5.6 mi |
| 68030 | Homer, NE | 835 | 9.6 mi |
| 51109 | Sioux City, IA | 3,098 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68776, 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 (15,447 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 68776 in?
ZIP code 68776 (South Sioux City) is located in Dakota County, Nebraska. Dakota County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dakota-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68776?
ZIP code 68776 in South Sioux City, NE has a population of 15,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68776?
The median household income in ZIP 68776 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68776?
The median home value in ZIP 68776 is $179,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68776?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68776 is White at 33.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68776?
ZIP code 68776 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 6,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68776?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68776 are: Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (42), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68776?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68776 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68776?
In ZIP code 68776, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 68776?
In ZIP code 68776, approximately 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68776?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68776 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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