Zip code 68044: Nickerson, Nebraska

Q: What city is zip code 68044?

68044 is assigned to Nickerson, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 68044 in?

68044 is mostly in Dodge County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 68044?

About 715 people live in 68044, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 68044?

The median household income in 68044 is $141,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 68044?

The closest zip codes to 68044 are 68072, 68002, 68031, 68025, 68026.

Residential delivery areaDodge CountyCentral Time

Population

715

Median household income

$141K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$77K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$955/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 68044

68044 is a rural zip code in Nickerson, Nebraska (Dodge County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 715 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 34.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $141,250 a year, 75% above the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $76,600, or 0.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $955 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.4 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; computer and math (tech); and management. 55% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 68044 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Tech workers13.7%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%3rd of 540 in NE
Median household income$141,250
93rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,47511th of 530 in NE
Average commute35.4 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min19th of 537 in NE
Homeownership rate86.3%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%135th of 538 in NE
Broadband access96.7%
90th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%39th of 538 in NE
Foreign-born residents23.6%
80th
U.S. 14.1% · NE 8%8th of 540 in NE
Uninsured rate8.7%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%132nd of 540 in NE
Self-employed workers10.4%
63rd
U.S. 10% · NE 10.8%405th of 540 in NE
Poverty rate13.3%
62nd
U.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%99th of 539 in NE
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%360th of 538 in NE
Diversity index52
55th
U.S. 61.4 · NE 41.327th of 540 in NE
Median earnings per worker$49,286
53rd
U.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319184th of 540 in NE
Per capita income$38,900
46th
U.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751247th of 540 in NE
Residents under 1818.6%
22nd
U.S. 22% · NE 24.5%420th of 540 in NE
Median gross rent$955
18th
U.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072131st of 441 in NE
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%141st of 540 in NE
Median age34.2
16th
U.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2470th of 540 in NE
Bachelor's degree or higher15%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%467th of 539 in NE
Veterans2.4%
10th
U.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%513th of 540 in NE
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · NE 11%415th of 540 in NE
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi157th of 540 in NE
Rent-burdened renters18.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%354th of 523 in NE
Residents 65 and older7.3%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%531st of 540 in NE
Population715
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707300th of 540 in NE
Median home value$76,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600485th of 511 in NE
Healthcare workers2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%505th of 540 in NE
Government workers3%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NE 15%533rd of 540 in NE
Income inequality (Gini)0.284
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456518th of 538 in NE

Measure	68044	Dodge	NE	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NE
Tech workers	13.7%	1.6%	3.3%	3.8%	99th	3rd of 540
Median household incomeStrength	$141,250	$74,329	$76,475	$80,734	93rd	11th of 530
Average commuteWeakness	35.4 min	18.8 min	19.2 min	26.4 min	92nd	19th of 537
Homeownership rateStrength	86.3%	66.9%	66.5%	65.2%	91st	135th of 538
Broadband accessStrength	96.7%	89.8%	90.6%	91%	90th	39th of 538
Foreign-born residents	23.6%	7.6%	8%	14.1%	80th	8th of 540
Uninsured rate	8.7%	6.5%	7.2%	8.4%	64th	132nd of 540
Self-employed workers	10.4%	9.4%	10.8%	10%	63rd	405th of 540
Poverty rate	13.3%	11%	10.6%	12.5%	62nd	99th of 539
Housing vacancy	7.5%	9.3%	7.6%	10.1%	57th	360th of 538
Diversity index	52	36.6	41.3	61.4	55th	27th of 540
Median earnings per worker	$49,286	$46,055	$47,319	$49,666	53rd	184th of 540
Per capita income	$38,900	$36,770	$41,751	$44,673	46th	247th of 540
Residents under 18	18.6%	25.2%	24.5%	22%	22nd	420th of 540
Median gross rent	$955	$1,060	$1,072	$1,413	18th	131st of 441
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	3.4%	3%	5.2%	18th	141st of 540
Median age	34.2	39.3	37.2	38.9	16th	470th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15%	22%	34.6%	35.7%	10th	467th of 539
Veterans	2.4%	8.4%	6.9%	6.2%	10th	513th of 540
Work from home	4.3%	4.1%	11%	15.1%	5th	415th of 540
Population density	20/sq mi	71/sq mi	26/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	157th of 540
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.9%	33.8%	45.1%	51.1%	2nd	354th of 523
Residents 65 and older	7.3%	19.1%	16.7%	17.2%	2nd	531st of 540
Population	715	37,351	1,978,707	334,922,499	1st	300th of 540
Median home value	$76,600	$208,600	$238,600	$332,700	1st	485th of 511
Healthcare workers	2%	8.6%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	505th of 540
Government workers	3%	13.1%	15%	14.5%	1st	533rd of 540
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.284	0.405	0.456	0.483	1st	518th of 538

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

23%

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

45–54

30%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.2

Under 18

18.6%

65 and over

7.3%

Race and ethnicity

White50%
Black0%
Hispanic48%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

23.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

45%

Spanish

55%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 270
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 83%
Married couples: 67.4%
Living alone: 12.2%
Veterans (of adults): 2.4%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

47%

$200k+

Median household income

68044

$141,250

Dodge Co.

$74,329

Nebraska

$76,475

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,900

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

50%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.284

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

68044

$76,600

Dodge Co.

$208,600

Nebraska

$238,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

68044

$955

Dodge Co.

$1,060

Nebraska

$1,072

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 292
Owner-occupied: 86.3%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 1997
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.4%
Home value to income: 0.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

30–44

10%

45–59

17%

60+

30%

Average commute

35.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

40%

Computer and math

14%

Management

11%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Production

Business and finance

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

0.5%

Education

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Admin, support and management

30%

Professional and technical services

14%

Retail

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.2%

Public administration

Information

Median earnings per worker

$49,286

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	68044	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,036	$74,888
Service	$24,063	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,563	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$71,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$100,545	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

46%

High school

21%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 53.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 96.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83%
No internet access: 2.6%
Without health insurance: 8.7%
Limited-English households: 3.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Nickerson
State: Nebraska
County: Dodge County
Center point: 41.5476° N, 96.4483° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

68044 spans 2 counties

Dodge County54% of land
Washington County46% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Nickerson1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 68044

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
68072	Winslow, NE	5.2 mi	69	$71,169	$187,100
68002	Arlington, NE	6.6 mi	2,602	$93,220	$299,700
68031	Hooper, NE	7.8 mi	1,823	$80,605	$208,300
68025	Fremont, NE	7.9 mi	31,658	$72,254	$222,000
68026	Fremont, NE · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
68621	Ames, NE	11 mi	204	$93,235	—
68029	Herman, NE	12 mi	918	$82,423	$158,300
68063	Uehling, NE	12 mi	244	$61,429	$109,400
68034	Kennard, NE	13 mi	627	$110,000	$258,300
68009	Blair, NE · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
68008	Blair, NE	14 mi	12,823	$89,583	$270,800
68064	Valley, NE	15 mi	4,046	$100,450	$407,700

Questions about 68044

What city is zip code 68044?

68044 is assigned to Nickerson, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 68044 in?

68044 is mostly in Dodge County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 68044?

About 715 people live in 68044, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 68044 in?

68044 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 68044?

The median household income in 68044 is $141,250.

What zip codes are near 68044?

The closest zip codes to 68044 are 68072, 68002, 68031, 68025, 68026.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68044, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.