The U.S. ZIP Code 68852 is associated with Litchfield, NE in Sherman County. The current population estimate is 553. An estimated 23.9% of residents in the 68852 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 47.2 years. It is estimated that about 14.7% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,188. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $66,705.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68852 is $66,705, while the region's mean household income is $66,535. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,188. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68852 of $29,188 is approximately 9.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.8% of the population in 68852 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 25.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.8% of 68852 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 28.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 68852, 89.4% of the population graduated high school, while 14.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Sherman County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.3% |
| Associate's degree | 11.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68852, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 68852 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68852 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 68852, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% 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 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68852 are older than average. The median age of 47.2 years in ZIP Code 68852 is approximately 23.88% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 68852 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 68852 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68852 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 39.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 68852 is high cholesterol, as approximately 37.5% of adults 18 and older in this Sherman County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.9% |
| Current asthma | 8.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68852 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.9% of those 18 and above in 68852 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 68852 include obesity (42.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (29.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| Current smoking | 17.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.3% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68852, an estimated 46.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Sherman County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 46.7% |
In 68852, 74.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.2 minutes. Approximately 23.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68852 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 68852 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 13.7% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.3% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68852 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68852 | 10.77¢/kWh | 11.66¢/kWh | 10.21¢/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 68852 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.16 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.89 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.73 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.98 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.55 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.31 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.18 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.4 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |