| ZIP Code | 68031 |
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| City | Hooper |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Dodge County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,277 ft |
| Latitude | 41.641677 |
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| Longitude | -96.532231 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 293 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 132 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 150 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 126 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 302 (30%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,583 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $186,000 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $853/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 665 |
| Vacant Units | 84 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 665 |
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| Vacant | 84 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 68031 is located in Hooper, Nebraska, within Dodge County. With a population of 1,720, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.7 years. Economically, 68031 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,583 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68031 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $186,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $853 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 68031 is primarily White (87.15%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68031 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 68031 in Hooper, NE is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,720 residents, a median household income of $84,583, and a median home value of $186,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.