The U.S. ZIP Code 68648 is associated with Morse Bluff, NE in Saunders County. The current population estimate is 315. About 9.8% of residents in ZIP Code 68648 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 47.3 years. It is estimated that about 15.9% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $31,035. Median househould income in this region is $74,375, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68648 is $74,375, while the region's mean household income is $79,315. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,035. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68648 of $31,035 is approximately 3.92% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 12.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately29.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 38.2% of the population in 68648 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 26.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 68648 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 38.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68648, 96.9% of the population graduated high school, while 15.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.4% in this Saunders County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 12.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 52.7% |
| Associate's degree | 15.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68648, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 68648 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68648 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68648, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Saunders County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68648 are older than average. The median age of 47.3 years in ZIP Code 68648 is approximately 24.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.3% of the population in 68648 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 68648 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 28.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68648 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 37.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 68648 is high cholesterol, as approximately 35.7% of adults 18 and older in this Saunders County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.4% |
| Current asthma | 8.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68648 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.1% of those 18 and above in 68648 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 68648 include obesity (36.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (26.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 69.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| Current smoking | 15.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.1% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 26.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68648, an estimated 53.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Saunders County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 53.5% |
In 68648, 83.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.3 minutes. Approximately 31.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68648 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 68648 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 10.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68648 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.79% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68648 | 12.24¢/kWh | 9.4¢/kWh | 5.95¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 10.72¢/kWh | 9.22¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68648 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.58 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.44 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.66 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.81 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.09 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.12 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.5 | 1.78 | 5.46 |