| ZIP Code | 68770 |
|---|---|
| City | Ponca |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Dixon County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft |
| Latitude | 42.561623 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.764827 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.2% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 286 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 61 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 164 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 138 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 279 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,250 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,600 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 106% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $684/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 743 |
| Vacant Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 743 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 97 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 68770 is located in Ponca, Nebraska, within Dixon County. With a population of 1,387, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 68770 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68770 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $684 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 106% since 2019.
The population of 68770 is primarily White (94.30%). Residents are well-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68770 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 68770 in Ponca, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,387 residents, a median household income of $66,250, and a median home value of $205,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.