ZIP Code 68745 Demographics & Data

Laurel, NE (ZIP Code 68745) Snapshot

Nebraska

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 68745

The U.S. ZIP Code 68745 is associated with Laurel, NE in Cedar County. The current population estimate is 1,502. It is estimated that about 32.1% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,669. The median household income is approximately $56,111, and an estimated 4% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 68745

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 68745 is 1,502.

Laurel, NE

The 68745 ZIP Code is associated with Laurel, NE in Cedar County.

Area Codes associated with 68745

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 68745 include 402.

Sunrise / Sunset in 68745

Sunrise: 5:53 am
Sunset: 8:58 pm
Sunrise in 68745 5:53 am
Sunrise in 68745 8:58 pm

Weather forecast for 68745

This Afternoon's forecast for 68745: Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Current air quality in 68745

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 68745 Fair

Internet in 68745

An estimated 91.1% of households in ZIP Code 68745 have a computer, while about 90.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 68745

In ZIP Code 68745, the gender split is approximately 54.5% female and an estimated 45.5% male.

Health Insurance in 68745

Approximately 7.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 68745 (Laurel, NE) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 68745

The median household income in ZIP Code 68745 is $56,111, while the region's mean household income is $70,270. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,669. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68745 of $29,669 is approximately 8.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 68745 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 68745 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 68745

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 24.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.7%
$200,000 or more per year 3.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 68745

In ZIP Code 68745, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 32.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Cedar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 68745

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.2%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 14.3%
Bachelor's degree 24.0%
Graduate or professional degree 8.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 68745

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68745, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 68745 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68745 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.1%), followed by Black or African American (1.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 68745

Industry Percent
White 99.1%
Black or African American 1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 68745

In ZIP Code 68745, 99.6% 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 0.4% 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 Cedar County region.

Language Spoken in 68745

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.6%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 68745

Residents of ZIP Code 68745 are younger than average. The median age of 38.0 years in ZIP Code 68745 is approximately 0.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.1% of the population in 68745 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 9.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 68745 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 68745

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 8.6%
10 to 14 years 5.7%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 9.3%
25 to 34 years 12.1%
35 to 44 years 9.7%
45 to 54 years 9.1%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 7.3%
65 to 74 years 9.7%
75 to 84 years 5.7%
85 years and over 3.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 68745 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 68745

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 68745 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68745 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68745 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 68745

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 68745

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 68745

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68745, an estimated 34.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cedar County region.

Age of Housing in 68745

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 34.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 68745

In 68745, 70.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.8 minutes. Approximately 29.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68745 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 68745 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 68745

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 14.7%
Construction 7.7%
Manufacturing 7.3%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 1.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 2.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 68745 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68745 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes electricity rates in 68745 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 68745

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 68745 8.71¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 9.69¢/kWh
Nebraska 11.74¢/kWh 8.89¢/kWh 7.47¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 68745

Month ZIP Code 68745 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.53 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.33 3 6.31
Mar 5.29 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.91 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.07 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.49 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.08 6.08 6.65
Sep 6 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.04 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.07 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.45 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 68745. This visualizes solar power levels in 68745 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.