68028 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 68028, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

68028 is a zip code in Sarpy County, Nebraska, which covers Forest City No. 1, Forest City No. 2, Melia-Forest City, Platford-Springfield I, Platford-Springfield II, Richland VII, and Richland VIII, with a total population of 17,434 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 68028 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 68028.

The estimated population of people living in 68028 is 17,434, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 68028 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,434
+5.62%
+37.00%
2020
16,507
+11.82%
-
2019
14,762
+8.64%
-
2018
13,588
+6.77%
-
2017
12,726
 - -

Population of 68028 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 68028 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.6%
93.4%
 -0.86%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
3.5%
 +11.43%
Asian
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Other
0.8%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 68028 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 68028 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 68028 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 68028 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +0.3% 34.7 +1.17% 32.8 -0.91%
2020 33.7 -1.46% 34.3 -2.83% 33.1 +1.22%
2019 34.2 +0.29% 35.3 +1.15% 32.7 -1.51%
2018 34.1 -0.29% 34.9 +1.75% 33.2 -2.64%
2017 34.2 - 34.3 - 34.1 -

The median age of the 68028 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 68028 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 979 +67.81% 1,170 +48.25% 1,795 1,827
10 to 19 1,225 +20.25% 1,173 +12.75% 1,432 1,322
20 to 29 464 +38.97% 486 +58.38% 665 821
30 to 39 1,139 +14.32% 1,120 +37.22% 1,308 1,588
40 to 49 1,006 +45.22% 935 +33.85% 1,542 1,292
50 to 59 650 +35.93% 723 +27.92% 915 941
60 to 69 465 +22.39% 449 +22.36% 571 555
70+ 313 +25.27% 429 +12.16% 395 465

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 68028 zip code is $127,760.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 68028.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $134,509.00
  • 45 to 64
    $144,595.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,493.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 68028 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 68028, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 68028 is currently $143,016.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

21.44% of households in 68028 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 68028 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    18.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 68028 is $46,153.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 68028 by the total population of 68028.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 68028 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 68028 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 68028 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 68028 zip over the age of 16 is 12,194.

Of those people, a total of 78.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 68028 is 76.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 68028 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,136 58.70% 1.00%
20 to 24 years 644 93.00% 1.90%
25 to 29 years 842 91.90% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 1,171 91.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,095 93.10% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 2,542 87.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 778 80.30% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 650 68.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 759 36.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 577 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 68028. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,599 78.70% 1.60%
Black or African American 19 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 133 39.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 186 95.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 257 88.70% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 484 61.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,246 79.60% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 68028 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 68028 is 9,368, with median earnings of $63,715.00.

Women in 68028 are earning approximately 62.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,368 $63,715.00
Male 4,928 $81,648.00
Female 4,440 $50,587.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 68028 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,274 $98,750.00
Business and Financial 1,074 $82,222.00
Computer and Mathematical 502 $102,604.00
Architecture and Engineering 252 $91,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $52,273.00
Community and Social Service 113 $43,854.00
Legal 145 $91,250.00
Educational and Library 731 $45,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 120 $38,036.00
Healthcare Practitioners 780 $68,077.00
Healthcare Support 217 $31,403.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $9,565.00
Law Enforcement 111 $80,673.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $5,189.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $25,227.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $3,984.00
Sales 1,257 $64,818.00
Office and Administrative Support 878 $44,863.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 355 $43,906.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 239 $83,203.00
Production 291 $53,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 194 $60,227.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 68028 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 68028.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 815 $105,498.00 459 $88,036.00
Business and Financial 570 $95,000.00 504 $73,921.00
Computer and Mathematical 418 $105,417.00 84 $53,676.00
Architecture and Engineering 226 $92,222.00 26 $78,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 33 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $0.00 68 $6,932.00
Legal 71 $97,125.00 74 $76,250.00
Educational and Library 169 $67,938.00 562 $39,817.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 96 $38,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $122,109.00 689 $64,906.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 207 $31,419.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $9,565.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 101 $81,635.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $2,499.00 106 $9,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $53,333.00 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 166 $4,167.00
Sales 805 $86,750.00 452 $25,227.00
Office and Administrative Support 145 $50,625.00 733 $43,948.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 334 $43,646.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 239 $83,203.00 0 $0.00
Production 211 $64,154.00 80 $30,429.00
Transportation and Material Moving 171 $60,341.00 23 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,625 households in 68028, with an average household size of 3.09 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,660 families living in the 68028 zip code with an average family size of 3.42 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 68028:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,995 214 451 965
Average Household Size 3.53 3.22 3.18 1.19
Total Families 3,995 214 451 0
Average Household Size 3.52 2.66 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 4,660 families living in 68028, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 68028:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,794 housing units in 68028.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,625 97.08%
Vacant 169 2.92%

14.76% of the total 5,794 housing units in 68028 are rental units. This is approximately 855 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,763 are occupied by the owner - or 82.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 68028 is $1,149.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 68028 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    7
  • Less than $500
    103
  • $500 to $999
    205
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    334
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    183
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 68028 is $303,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 68028 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    102
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    48
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    219
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    479
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,476
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,915
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    482
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 68028. The chart below shows the number of properties in 68028 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    113
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    275
  • 1970 to 1979
    486
  • 1980 to 1989
    275
  • 1990 to 1999
    692
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,019
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,734
  • 2014 or later
    28

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 68028 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    211
  • 1 vehicle available
    750
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,514
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,150

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 68028 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 68028 that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 68028.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    309
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    863
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    804
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    882
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,842
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    833
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,426
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    433
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    268
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    375
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    79
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 68028 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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