The U.S. ZIP Code 68662 is associated with Shelby, NE in Polk County. The current population estimate is 1,278. About 24.3% of residents in ZIP Code 68662 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 44.4 years. It is estimated that about 21.7% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $30,750. Approximately 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $75,227.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68662 is $75,227, while the region's mean household income is $79,341. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,750. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68662 of $30,750 is approximately 4.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 7.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 23.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.3% of the population in 68662 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.0% of 68662 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 68662, 88.2% of the population graduated high school, while 21.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.9% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.7% |
| Associate's degree | 16.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68662, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 14.9% of 68662 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68662 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 68662, 87.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.4% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68662 are older than average. The median age of 44.4 years in ZIP Code 68662 is approximately 16.54% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 68662 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 68662 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68662 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68662 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68662, an estimated 40.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 40.1% |
In 68662, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.9 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68662 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 68662 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 13.2% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68662 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 68662 | 11.81¢/kWh | 11.33¢/kWh | 12.62¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 11.74¢/kWh | 8.89¢/kWh | 7.47¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68662 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.22 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.27 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.22 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.38 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |