| ZIP Code | 68749 |
|---|---|
| City | Magnet |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cedar County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,865 ft |
| Latitude | 42.460326 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.475323 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31027 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.0% ▼ 48% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (5%) |
| HS Graduate | 21 (52.5%) |
| Some College | 8 (20%) |
| Associates | 1 (2.5%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (7.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,250 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $42,500 ▼ 85% below avg ↓ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 34 |
| Vacant Units | 7 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 34 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 7 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 68749 is located in Magnet, Nebraska, within Cedar County. With a population of 63, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 68749 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68749 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $42,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 68749 is primarily White (74.60%). Residents are less-educated — 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 68749 in Magnet, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 63 residents, a median household income of $57,250, and a median home value of $42,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.