| ZIP Code | 68377 |
|---|---|
| City | Jansen |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,413 ft |
| Latitude | 40.217009 |
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| Longitude | -97.019327 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 16.8% ▼ 57% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 143 (51.1%) |
| Some College | 38 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 37 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19 (6.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,250 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $85,000 ▼ 70% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 181 |
| Vacant Units | 13 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 181 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 13 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 68377 is located in Jansen, Nebraska, within Jefferson County. With a population of 346, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.3 years. Economically, 68377 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68377 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,000 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 68377 is primarily White (96.24%). Residents are less-educated — 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68377 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 68377 in Jansen, NE is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 346 residents, a median household income of $76,250, and a median home value of $85,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.