PlainZIP

Stamford, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68977

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

342
1/sq mi
$45,208
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stamford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68977 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68977 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stamford, Harlan County, Nebraska, home to just 342 residents across 285.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68977 reports a modest median household income of $45,208 (41% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,815. The poverty rate stands at 27.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $75,000 (60% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. To put 68977 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Harlan 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 68977, Stamford, 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

342

Population

285.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68977?

48.2

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
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 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$45,208

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$37,815

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68977 ranks nationally

Stamford, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,208 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

125

Total Housing Units

105

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 68977, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $985,000.

4

Businesses

25

Employees

$985K

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
67647 Long Island, KS 256 10.4 mi

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Pop: 1,446
68966 standard
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Pop: 674
68971 standard
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Pop: 458
68969 standard
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Pop: 38

Related Areas

Harlan County Stamford, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68977 in? ▼
ZIP code 68977 (Stamford) is located in Harlan County, Nebraska. Harlan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harlan-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68977? ▼
ZIP code 68977 in Stamford, NE has a population of 342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68977? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68977 is $45,208, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68977? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68977 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68977? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68977 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68977? ▼
ZIP code 68977 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68977? ▼
In ZIP code 68977, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 68977? ▼
In ZIP code 68977, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68977? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68977 is 27.9% 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.