PlainZIP

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
$62,216
Median income
$144,900
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th 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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $28,024. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Housing costs here run $144,900 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $725 a month; 68.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 68784 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dixon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68784?

39.1

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

22.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.9%
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 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%

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

$28,024

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68784 ranks nationally

Wakefield, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,216 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

694

Total Housing Units

631

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$144,900

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68784 vs 68728 →

ZIP 68784 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 68784 ranks #2 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 68784 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 68784 ranks #2 of 3 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
68728 Concord, NE 254 8.7 mi
68787 Wayne, NE 6,647 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dixon County

68770 standard
Ponca, NE
Pop: 1,552
68733 standard
Emerson, NE
Pop: 1,286
68710 standard
Allen, NE
Pop: 830
68757 standard
Newcastle, NE
Pop: 754
68785 standard
Waterbury, NE
Pop: 274
68732 standard
Dixon, NE
Pop: 260

Related Areas

Dixon County Wakefield, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.