PlainZIP

Wilcox, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68982

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

649
3/sq mi
$66,250
Median income
$159,600
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68982 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68982 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilcox, Kearney County, Nebraska, home to just 649 residents across 259.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68982 reports a modest median household income of $66,250 (14% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,813. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $159,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $671 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Kearney County, letting you compare 68982 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 68982, Wilcox, 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

649

Population

259.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68982?

44.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
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 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$32,813

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68982 ranks nationally

Wilcox, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,250 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$159,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$671

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 68982, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,066,000.

20

Businesses

63

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 25.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 20.0%

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 68982 vs 68969 →

ZIP 68982 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 68982 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68969 Ragan, NE 38 5.8 mi
68947 Hildreth, NE 549 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kearney County

68959 standard
Minden, NE
Pop: 4,015
68924 standard
Axtell, NE
Pop: 1,180
68945 standard
Heartwell, NE
Pop: 213

Related Areas

Kearney County Wilcox, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68982 in? ▼
ZIP code 68982 (Wilcox) is located in Kearney County, Nebraska. Kearney County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kearney-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68982? ▼
ZIP code 68982 in Wilcox, NE has a population of 649 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68982? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68982 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68982? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68982 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68982? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68982 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68982? ▼
ZIP code 68982 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68982? ▼
In ZIP code 68982, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 68982? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68982 is 16.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68982? ▼
In ZIP code 68982, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68982? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68982 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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