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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
$68,750
Median income
$179,800
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 68776 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.8 square miles in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska. The area is home to 15,447 residents, producing a population density of 287 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 68776 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68776 sits at $68,750 (10% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,725. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $179,800 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,102 per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68776 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Dakota County, so you can benchmark 68776 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 (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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68776.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68776?

30.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

32.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.9%
African American 12.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%

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

$31,725

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68776 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,750 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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,722

Total Housing Units

5,492

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.3%
Renter 42.7%

$179,800

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 68776 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 68776 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 68776 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 68776 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dakota County

68731 standard
Dakota City, NE
Pop: 2,637
68030 standard
Homer, NE
Pop: 835
68741 standard
Hubbard, NE
Pop: 790
68743 standard
Jackson, NE
Pop: 693

Related Areas

Dakota County South Sioux City, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for South Sioux City, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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