| City: | Duncan, Nebraska |
| County: | Platte County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:51:24 AM |
| Population: | 459 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 402 / 531 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3779, -97.5028 |
| Land Area: | 6.646 sq mi |
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Duncan is a small Nebraska town in Platte County where nearly everyone uses a PO Box for mail. With 459 residents living in 177 households across less than half a square mile, this is one of the state's most compact communities. The post office maintains 168 PO Boxes, serving 95% of local households.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. That means there's no alternative mail delivery available, even though the community has both city and rural carrier routes serving the area. Residents pick up their mail at the Duncan Post Office rather than receiving delivery to their homes.
The town uses a classic numbered grid street layout. Main Avenue runs through the center with the most delivery points (11 records), while numbered streets and avenues (5th through 15th) organize the rest of the community. A few streets extend into surrounding rural areas, including Highway 30 and rural roads like Bumpy Road and Q Road.
Duncan is a working community with a median household income of $63,929. Home ownership is strong at 84%, with a median home value of $144,700. The median age is 40.4 years, typical for a small Nebraska town. About 20% of workers work from home, and the community has 3 business establishments employing 20 people.
All mail to Duncan addresses must use a PO Box number:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Duncan, NE 68634Classic numbered grid with Main Avenue as the primary street, plus rural roads extending beyond town limits.
ZIP Code 68634 has 459 residents and 177 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 40.4 years, older than the state (36.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 78.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 459Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 635Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 69.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 177Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $165,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 379 | 347 | 349 | 381 | 451 | 484 | 472 | 489 | 531 | 462 | 757 | 672 | 688 | 635 |
| Decennial Census | 345 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 459 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.4
Male Median Age: 40.4
Female Median Age: 40.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Female | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 47 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 23 | 37 | 17 | 22 | 30 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| White: | 422 | 91.74% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 6.09% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.43% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.65% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.22% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.87% |
| Total: | 460 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 249 | 54.25% | 40.4 years |
| Females: | 210 | 45.75% | 40.3 years |
| Total: | 459 | 100% | 40.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 626 | 98.58% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 1.42% |
| Total Population: | 635 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 626 | 98.58% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 1.42% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $74,125, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,458 (43.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,292. Family households earn a median of $90,000 versus $38,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,875). By gender, male median income is $42,011 and female is $52,250, which is generally lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,239 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,667 | $62,500 | $61,875 | $65,556 | $65,500 | $63,125 | $51,875 | $68,750 | $45,833 | $36,250 | $58,681 | $58,438 | $63,929 | $74,125 |
| Median Family Income | $60,625 | $72,500 | $65,278 | $66,389 | $67,750 | $73,250 | $66,875 | $84,583 | $64,167 | $51,563 | $70,000 | $68,636 | $77,500 | $90,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,719 | $38,333 | $43,750 | $30,000 | $0 | $28,125 | $28,000 | $30,750 | $25,000 | $23,125 | $0 | $30,750 | $37,500 | $38,125 |
| Median Male Income | $42,000 | $42,167 | $41,250 | $41,071 | $0 | $41,136 | $42,292 | $50,972 | $48,958 | $55,833 | $40,417 | $39,716 | $39,130 | $42,011 |
| Median Female Income | $25,469 | $27,321 | $30,714 | $31,250 | $0 | $27,266 | $26,563 | $27,426 | $30,469 | $33,750 | $43,393 | $48,750 | $52,500 | $52,250 |
| Employed: | 289 | 76.86% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 1.06% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 83 | 22.07% |
| Total: | 376 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 57 | 19.72% |
| Service: | 30 | 10.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 75 | 25.95% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 38 | 13.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 89 | 30.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 289 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $165,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $85,500 (107.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,400. The median gross rent is $1,313, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $578 (78.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.76% (59.49% with a mortgage, 40.51% free-and-clear) and renters 4.24% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.07%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $79,500 | $82,400 | $84,500 | $91,500 | $93,000 | $89,000 | $89,700 | $102,000 | $94,600 | $91,400 | $133,000 | $137,000 | $144,700 | $165,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 42.86% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 28.57% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 28.57% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $735 | $850 | $833 | $781 | $925 | $1,107 | $1,000 | $1,045 | $1,113 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $850 | $1,313 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 94 | 56.97% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 64 | 38.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 4.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 165 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 165 | 95.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 4.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 170 | 98.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 1.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.22%). College enrollment is 1.07%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.32% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 6.77% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 127 | 40.97% |
| Some college, no degree: | 83 | 26.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 39 | 12.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 9.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.90% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 288 | 92.90% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 12.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 511 | 71.87% |
| Public Insurance: | 192 | 27.00% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 1.13% |
| Total: | 711 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 703 | 98.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.0% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 31 | 16.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 27 | 14.44% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 107 | 57.22% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 10.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 1.07% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 58 | 31.02% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 154 | 82.35% |
ZIP Code 68634 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $533,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 282Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $150,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $533,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 68634 is located in Platte County, Nebraska, within the Columbus, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18100) and Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 32,237 people, about 1.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 68634. It covers 6.646 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbus, NESource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 32,237Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.646 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8879.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3113890Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Duncan village; NebraskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 68634 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.