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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 285.0 square miles in Stamford, Harlan County, Nebraska. The area is home to 342 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68977 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68977 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 68977 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Harlan County, so you can benchmark 68977 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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

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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 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.

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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.

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