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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
$61,667
Median income
$162,000
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edgar pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,480. Local economic indicators show a 12.2% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $162,000 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $391 monthly, and 78.6% of units 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. To put 68935 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clay 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 68935

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgar, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68935.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68935?

38.8

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

$29,480

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68935 ranks nationally

Edgar, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,667 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

341

Total Housing Units

290

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$162,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68935 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 68935 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 68935 ranks #4 of 4 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
68452 Ong, NE 86 5.6 mi
68964 Oak, NE 135 10.0 mi
68933 Clay Center, NE 932 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

68979 standard
Sutton, NE
Pop: 1,888
68944 standard
Harvard, NE
Pop: 1,323
68933 standard
Clay Center, NE
Pop: 932
68941 standard
Glenvil, NE
Pop: 832
68938 standard
Fairfield, NE
Pop: 582
68980 standard
Trumbull, NE
Pop: 388

Related Areas

Clay County Edgar, NE Nebraska

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.

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