Wakefield, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68784
Dixon County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,104
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,216
- Median income Near-median income area
- $144,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wakefield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68784 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68784 covers 269.7 square miles in Wakefield, Dixon County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,104 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68784 reports a modest median household income of $62,216 (19% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,024. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 2.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,900 (22% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dixon County, so 68784 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 68784
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wakefield, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68784.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 68784, Wakefield, 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
2,104
Population
269.7
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68784?
39.1
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
22.0%
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?
$62,216
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$28,024
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68784 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Wakefield, 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)
$62,216 24th percentile higher than 24% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
694housing units
694
Total Housing Units
631
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,900
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$725
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 68784, employing approximately 818 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,089,000.
35
Businesses
818
Employees
$41.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.4% |
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 68784 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68787
Wayne (68787)
6,647 residents
- 68784 2,104
Wakefield (68784)
2,104 residents
- 68728 254
Concord (68728)
254 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68784 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68784 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68728
Concord (68728)
$82,321 median income
- 68784
Wakefield (68784)
$62,216 median income
- 68787
Wayne (68787)
$60,275 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68784 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68784, 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 (2,104 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 68784 in?
ZIP code 68784 (Wakefield) is located in Dixon County, Nebraska. Dixon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dixon-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68784?
ZIP code 68784 in Wakefield, NE has a population of 2,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68784?
The median household income in ZIP 68784 is $62,216, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68784?
The median home value in ZIP 68784 is $144,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68784?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68784 is White at 57.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68784?
ZIP code 68784 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68784?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68784 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68784?
In ZIP code 68784, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 68784?
In ZIP code 68784, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68784?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68784 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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