Edgar, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68935
Clay County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 750
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edgar pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68935 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68935 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, home to just 750 residents across 312.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68935 reports a modest median household income of $61,667 (19% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,480. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $162,000 (13% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $391; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 68935 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 68935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgar, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68935.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 68935, Edgar, 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
750
Population
312.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68935?
38.8
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$61,667
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$29,480
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68935 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Edgar, 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)
$61,667 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
341housing units
341
Total Housing Units
290
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$391
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 68935, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,712,000.
18
Businesses
83
Employees
$3.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 68935 vs 68452 →
ZIP 68935 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68933
Clay Center (68933)
932 residents
- 68935
Edgar (68935)
750 residents
- 68964 135
Oak (68964)
135 residents
- 68452 86
Ong (68452)
86 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68935 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68935 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68933
Clay Center (68933)
$89,583 median income
- 68964
Oak (68964)
$85,000 median income
- 68452
Ong (68452)
$63,000 median income
- 68935
Edgar (68935)
$61,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68935 ranks #4 of 4 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 68935, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 68935 in?
ZIP code 68935 (Edgar) is located in Clay County, Nebraska. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68935?
ZIP code 68935 in Edgar, NE has a population of 750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68935?
The median household income in ZIP 68935 is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68935?
The median home value in ZIP 68935 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68935 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68935?
ZIP code 68935 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68935 are: Wholesale trade (5), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68935?
In ZIP code 68935, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68935?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68935 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68935?
In ZIP code 68935, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68935 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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