The U.S. ZIP Code 68937 is associated with Elwood, NE in Gosper County. The current population estimate is 1,652. It is estimated that 41.0% of residents in the 68937 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 57.7 years. It is estimated that about 27.9% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,748. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $63,100, and approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68937 is $63,100, while the region's mean household income is $77,866. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,748. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68937 of $37,748 is approximately 16.86% more than the per capita income in Nebraska overall of $32,302. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 68937 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.8% of 68937 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 68937, 92.3% of the population graduated high school, while 27.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.5% in this Gosper County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.1% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68937, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 9.7% of 68937 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68937 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Asian (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 68937, 95.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Gosper County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68937 are older than average. The median age of 57.7 years in ZIP Code 68937 is approximately 51.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 68937 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 68937 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68937 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68937 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68937, an estimated 21.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Gosper County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
In 68937, 58.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.1 minutes. Approximately 25.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68937 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.1% of 68937 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.0% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.8% |
| Retail trade | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.5% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.4% |
| Public administration | 7.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68937 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 34.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 15.63% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68937 | 9.97¢/kWh | 8.89¢/kWh | 10.29¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 12.52¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh | 7.5¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68937 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.83 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.01 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.19 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.38 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.37 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.16 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.61 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.88 | 1.78 | 5.46 |