PlainZIP

Smithfield, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68976

Gosper County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

316
1/sq mi
$54,063
Median income
$115,000
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Smithfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68976 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68976 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smithfield, Gosper County, Nebraska, home to just 316 residents across 243.1 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68976 reports a modest median household income of $54,063 (29% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $54,224. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $115,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 58.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is -. To put 68976 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Gosper 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 →

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 68976, Smithfield, 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

316

Population

243.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68976?

33.7

Median Age

62.0%

Male

38.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$54,063

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$54,224

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68976 ranks nationally

Smithfield, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,063 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

96

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$115,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$939

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 68976, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,000.

3

Businesses

2

Employees

$50K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 68976 vs 68927 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68927 Bertrand, NE 1,164 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gosper County

68937 standard
Elwood, NE
Pop: 1,836

Related Areas

Gosper County Smithfield, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68976 in? ▼
ZIP code 68976 (Smithfield) is located in Gosper County, Nebraska. Gosper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gosper-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68976? ▼
ZIP code 68976 in Smithfield, NE has a population of 316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68976? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68976 is $54,063, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68976? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68976 is $115,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68976? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68976 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68976? ▼
ZIP code 68976 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68976? ▼
In ZIP code 68976, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 68976? ▼
In ZIP code 68976, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68976? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68976 is 11.1% 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.