| ZIP Code | 68949 |
|---|---|
| City | Holdrege |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Phelps County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,310 ft |
| Latitude | 40.431229 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.396889 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,164 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 642 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 710 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 499 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,204 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,922 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,600 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $715/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,185 |
| Vacant Units | 238 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,185 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 238 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 68949 is located in Holdrege, Nebraska, within Phelps County. With a population of 6,695, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 68949 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,922 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68949 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $715 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 68949 is primarily White (88.53%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68949 stands at 1.4%, 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 68949 in Holdrege, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,695 residents, a median household income of $59,922, and a median home value of $171,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.