The U.S. ZIP Code 68817 is associated with Ashton, NE in Sherman County. The current population estimate is 292. An estimated 24.0% of residents in the 68817 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 50.2 years. It is estimated that about 5.5% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,544. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $44,167, and approximately 29% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68817 is $44,167, while the region's mean household income is $49,013. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,544. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68817 of $26,544 is approximately 17.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 29.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately207.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.6% of the population in 68817 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.0% of 68817 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 27.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68817, 94.5% of the population graduated high school, while 5.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 54.1% in this Sherman County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 54.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68817, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 68817 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68817 (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 68817, 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 Sherman 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 68817 are older than average. The median age of 50.2 years in ZIP Code 68817 is approximately 31.76% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.1% of the population in 68817 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.4% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 68817 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 27.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68817 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68817 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68817, an estimated 69.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Sherman County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 69.9% |
In 68817, 85.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.3 minutes. Approximately 17.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68817 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.1% of 68817 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.0% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68817 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68817 | 10.14¢/kWh | 7.62¢/kWh | 9.83¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 9.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68817 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.11 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.02 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.3 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.43 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.26 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.03 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.22 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.91 | 1.78 | 5.46 |