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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 68661 has 7,482 residents and 2,336 households (average 3.20 persons per household). The median age is 31.6 years, younger than the state (36.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.6%) and White (39.2%, much lower than the state average of 78.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.6%, which is much higher than the state average (12.0%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	7,482Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	7,459Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	7,814Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	51.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$83,279Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,336Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$155,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.20Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.04Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,074	7,133	7,074	7,050	7,163	7,207	7,402	7,470	7,394	7,480	7,417	7,203	7,368	7,459
Decennial Census	7,282	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,482	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 31.6

Male Median Age: 31.9

Female Median Age: 31.2

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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	325	276	410	331	244	248	237	288	236	199	236	216	191	166	124	58	29	33
Female	351	347	346	297	197	237	216	239	210	214	188	186	183	142	118	70	45	49
Total	676	623	756	628	441	485	453	527	446	413	424	402	374	308	242	128	74	82

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	2,934	25.80%
Black:	370	3.25%
Hispanic:*	4,831	42.48%
Asian:	45	0.40%
American Indian:	294	2.59%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	2,898	25.48%
Total:	11,373	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,847	51.42%	31.9 years
Females:	3,635	48.58%	31.2 years
Total:	7,482	100%	31.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	4,332	58.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	120	1.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	776	10.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,231	40.31%
Total Population:	7,459	100%
Total Native Population:	4,452	59.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,007	40.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $83,279, which is higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $37,029 (80.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,302. Family households earn a median of $77,333 versus $32,132 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,201). By gender, male median income is $72,810 and female is $46,766, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $26,044 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.6%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (43.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$46,250	$47,776	$51,341	$51,505	$50,291	$51,061	$54,730	$57,281	$63,977	$65,473	$71,180	$72,088	$80,653	$83,279
Median Family Income	$53,903	$49,196	$53,817	$56,824	$53,575	$54,664	$56,865	$62,979	$65,441	$65,179	$71,003	$71,788	$78,008	$77,333
Median NonFamily Income	$18,799	$17,297	$17,750	$20,139	$24,792	$28,438	$33,472	$32,151	$48,773	$49,590	$71,714	$50,855	$0	$32,132
Median Male Income	$35,383	$36,278	$38,954	$38,142	$36,442	$35,262	$36,569	$34,398	$35,634	$41,641	$50,275	$56,054	$64,518	$72,810
Median Female Income	$26,942	$29,167	$30,483	$28,750	$27,917	$30,322	$31,564	$31,154	$32,036	$34,154	$34,905	$41,745	$45,896	$46,766

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,854	71.46%
Unemployed:	62	1.15%
Not In Labor Force:	1,477	27.39%
Total:	5,393	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	631	16.37%
Service:	473	12.27%
Sales and Office:	497	12.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	577	14.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,676	43.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,854	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $155,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $67,800 (77.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,100. The median gross rent is $1,025, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $352 (52.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.99% (38.35% with a mortgage, 61.65% free-and-clear) and renters 28.01% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.68%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$87,400	$92,500	$94,200	$90,100	$89,900	$94,900	$98,600	$88,000	$105,100	$101,500	$95,400	$102,400	$133,500	$155,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	54	7.79%
$500 to $999:	231	33.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:	341	49.21%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	67	9.67%
Total:	693	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$673	$693	$659	$635	$621	$550	$629	$699	$725	$715	$773	$943	$932	$1,025

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	683	27.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,098	44.38%
Renter Occupied:	693	28.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,474	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,474	97.32%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	68	2.68%
Total Housing Units:	2,542	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,961	77.14%
Multi-Family Units:	189	7.44%
Other Units:	392	15.42%
Total Housing Units:	2,542	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 11.50% 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 71.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 24.10%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 9.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.22%). College enrollment is 12.49%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	959	21.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	311	7.08%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,277	29.06%
Some college, no degree:	884	20.11%
Associate's degree:	460	10.47%
Bachelor's degree:	315	7.17%
Graduate or professional degree:	189	4.30%
Total:	4,395	100%
High school or higher:	3,125	71.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	504	11.47%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	4,842	62.19%
Public Insurance:	1,788	22.96%
No Insurance:	1,156	14.85%
Total:	7,786	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,630	85.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	12.8%	14.9%	12.6%	11.2%	11.8%	10.7%	6.8%	9.6%	11.1%	7.1%	5.8%	7.0%	3.0%	2.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	62	2.76%
Kindergarten:	165	7.34%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,107	49.22%
High school (grades 9-12):	634	28.19%
College or graduate school:	281	12.49%
Total:	2,249	100%
Early Childhood:	227	10.09%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,906	84.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Schuyler, Nebraska
County:	Colfax County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:51:39 AM
Population:	7,482 [See All]
Area Codes:	402 / 531
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.4965, -97.0889
Land Area:	144.82 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/68661/zip-code-68661.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,442Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	172Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,810Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,077Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	70Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	149Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$53,485,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$211,844,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,774Source: CBP

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:	144.82 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.559 sq miSource: 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:	3144035Source: Census
Place Name:	Schuyler city; NebraskaSource: Census

ZIP Code 68661 in Schuyler, NE

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 68661

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68661

Sources & References