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.
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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 | 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% |
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 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% |
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%) .
| 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% |
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 | 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% |
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 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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
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.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
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).
| 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 |
| 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 |