Zip code 68347: Eagle, Nebraska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 68347
68347 is a small-town zip code in Eagle, Nebraska (Cass County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 2,508 people live here, or 80 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $88,281 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $237,900, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,115 a month.
33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.5 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and management.
How 68347 compares
- Homeownership rate96.9%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%16th of 538 in NE
- Healthcare workers16.9%98thU.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%18th of 540 in NE
- Veterans9.6%88thU.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%101st of 540 in NE
- Broadband access95.8%83rdStrengthU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%61st of 538 in NE
- Tech workers4.8%77thU.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%47th of 540 in NE
- Residents under 1825.2%76thU.S. 22% · NE 24.5%194th of 540 in NE
- Per capita income$45,92164thU.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751119th of 540 in NE
- Median household income$88,28160thU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,475123rd of 530 in NE
- Average commute27.5 min60thU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min91st of 537 in NE
- Median age39.553rdU.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2336th of 540 in NE
- 53rdU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%105th of 539 in NE
- Work from home13.1%52ndU.S. 15.1% · NE 11%114th of 540 in NE
- Median earnings per worker$46,71946thU.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319238th of 540 in NE
- 37thU.S. 10% · NE 10.8%459th of 540 in NE
- Median home value$237,90030thU.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600108th of 511 in NE
- Median gross rent$1,11530thU.S. $1,413 · NE $1,07269th of 441 in NE
- 30thU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456250th of 538 in NE
- 26thU.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%456th of 540 in NE
- Government workers10.4%22ndU.S. 14.5% · NE 15%415th of 540 in NE
- Diversity index27.821stU.S. 61.4 · NE 41.3140th of 540 in NE
- 21stU.S. 14.1% · NE 8%150th of 540 in NE
- Uninsured rate2.9%12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%413th of 540 in NE
- Population density80/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi92nd of 540 in NE
- Population2,5084thU.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707124th of 540 in NE
- 4thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%245th of 540 in NE
- Housing vacancy1.9%3rdU.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%491st of 538 in NE
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%350th of 523 in NE
- Poverty rate2.1%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%508th of 539 in NE
| Measure | 68347 | Cass | NE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 96.9% | 85.4% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 16th of 538 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.9% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 18th of 540 | |
| Veterans | 9.6% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 101st of 540 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 95.8% | 91.6% | 90.6% | 91% | 61st of 538 | |
| Tech workers | 4.8% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 47th of 540 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.2% | 23% | 24.5% | 22% | 194th of 540 | |
| Per capita income | $45,921 | $45,484 | $41,751 | $44,673 | 119th of 540 | |
| Median household income | $88,281 | $91,836 | $76,475 | $80,734 | 123rd of 530 | |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 28.3 min | 19.2 min | 26.4 min | 91st of 537 | |
| Median age | 39.5 | 41.5 | 37.2 | 38.9 | 336th of 540 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 32.2% | 34.6% | 35.7% | 105th of 539 | |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 12.3% | 11% | 15.1% | 114th of 540 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,719 | $54,592 | $47,319 | $49,666 | 238th of 540 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.3% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 10% | 459th of 540 | |
| Median home value | $237,900 | $254,900 | $238,600 | $332,700 | 108th of 511 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,115 | $996 | $1,072 | $1,413 | 69th of 441 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.412 | 0.403 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 250th of 538 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.4% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 456th of 540 | |
| Government workers | 10.4% | 17.7% | 15% | 14.5% | 415th of 540 | |
| Diversity index | 27.8 | 17.9 | 41.3 | 61.4 | 140th of 540 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.5% | 1.3% | 8% | 14.1% | 150th of 540 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.9% | 6% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 413th of 540 | |
| Population density | 80/sq mi | 49/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 92nd of 540 | |
| Population | 2,508 | 27,161 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 | 124th of 540 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3% | 5.2% | 245th of 540 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.9% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 491st of 538 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 19.2% | 40.7% | 45.1% | 51.1% | 350th of 523 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.1% | 5.2% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 508th of 539 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White84%
- Black0%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 966
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 74.4%
- Married couples
- 68.7%
- Living alone
- 24.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.6%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 985
- Owner-occupied
- 96.9%
- Vacant
- 1.9%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 19.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 68347 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $70,625 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,071 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,979 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $64,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,125 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.4%
- Households with broadband
- 95.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.1%
- No internet access
- 3.5%
- Without health insurance
- 2.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eagle
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Cass County
- Center point
- 40.8055° N, 96.4167° W
- Land area
- 31 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
68347 spans 2 counties
- Cass County66% of land
- Otoe County34% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Woodland Hills (unincorporated)1% of zip
- Eagle1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 68347
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68527 | Lincoln, NE | 5.7 mi | $145,357 |
| 68461 | Walton, NE | 5.8 mi | — |
| 68304 | Alvo, NE | 6.3 mi | $79,000 |
| 68349 | Elmwood, NE | 6.5 mi | $76,369 |
| 68418 | Palmyra, NE | 8 mi | $86,065 |
| 68520 | Lincoln, NE | 8.2 mi | $94,244 |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 10 mi | $113,910 |
| 68317 | Bennet, NE | 10 mi | $108,056 |
| 68505 | Lincoln, NE | 11 mi | $75,980 |
| 68454 | Unadilla, NE | 11 mi | $84,375 |
| 68507 | Lincoln, NE | 11 mi | $69,488 |
| 68407 | Murdock, NE | 11 mi | $99,773 |
Zip codes like 68347 elsewhere
Questions about 68347
What city is zip code 68347?
68347 is assigned to Eagle, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 68347 in?
68347 is mostly in Cass County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 68347?
About 2,508 people live in 68347, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 68347 in?
68347 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 68347?
The median household income in 68347 is $88,281.
What zip codes are near 68347?
The closest zip codes to 68347 are 68527, 68461, 68304, 68349, 68418.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68347, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.