| ZIP Code | 68844 |
|---|---|
| City | Hazard |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sherman County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft |
| Latitude | 41.053759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.063394 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 48 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 7 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 38 (26.6%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 46 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,913 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $258,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 90 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 90 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 94.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 68844 is located in Hazard, Nebraska, within Sherman County. With a population of 243, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 68844 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,913 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68844 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $258,700 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 68844 is primarily White (99.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 68844 in Hazard, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 243 residents, a median household income of $63,913, and a median home value of $258,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.