| City: | Magnet, Nebraska |
| County: | Cedar County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:52:13 AM |
| Population: | 48 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 402 / 531 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.4532, -97.4460 |
| Land Area: | 1.009 sq mi |
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Magnet, Nebraska sits in Cedar County, population 48. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the compact 1 square mile territory. The post office maintains 28 PO Boxes for 24 occupied households, with the 17% surplus serving surrounding rural areas.
This isn't a typical small town. It's a retirement community. Median age is 55.3 years, with 88% of residents over 45. The 2.0 people-per-household ratio indicates singles and couples rather than families. Only one resident is under 18.
Mail reaches Magnet through a mixed delivery system. One city carrier route serves the compact town grid (Park Street, Main Street, Cedar Street, Grove Street), while one rural route extends into surrounding areas. General delivery is also available for those without boxes.
The economic profile shows modest means. Median household income is $57,250, and median home value is $42,500. Most housing stock is historic: 71% of structures predate 1939. Education levels are low, with only 6.7% holding bachelor's degrees. Transportation and warehousing employs the most workers locally, and 31% work from home.
Three small businesses operate here, employing just 4 people total. The town's survival depends on its role as a mail access point for the wider rural area, not local commerce.
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Magnet, NE 68749Simple small-town street grid with nature-themed names and numbered avenue (552 Ave).
ZIP Code 68749 has 48 residents and 24 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 55.3 years, significantly older than the state (36.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.4% male and 39.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 61Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 47.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $33,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.47Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 28 | 34 | 31 | 43 | 56 | 50 | 54 | 62 | 54 | 53 | 48 | 52 | 63 | 61 |
| Decennial Census | 65 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.3
Male Median Age: 55.3
Female Median Age: 55.5
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 40 | 86.96% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 4.35% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 4.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 4.35% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 29 | 60.42% | 55.3 years |
| Females: | 19 | 39.58% | 55.5 years |
| Total: | 48 | 100% | 55.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 58 | 95.08% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 4.92% |
| Total Population: | 61 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 58 | 95.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 4.92% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,063, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $37,188 (170.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,063. Family households earn a median of $60,833 versus $26,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,270). By gender, male median income is $41,250 and female is $38,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,500 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (62.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,875 | $22,500 | $26,250 | $28,750 | $27,083 | $38,438 | $46,250 | $47,500 | $42,000 | $46,250 | $54,000 | $56,250 | $57,250 | $59,063 |
| Median Family Income | $4,583 | $12,500 | $23,750 | $31,250 | $48,125 | $45,000 | $50,313 | $47,500 | $41,750 | $46,250 | $71,250 | $68,750 | $60,833 | $60,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,250 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $24,167 | $20,625 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,563 |
| Median Male Income | $30,833 | $31,875 | $31,667 | $35,313 | $36,000 | $35,625 | $39,000 | $39,167 | $38,750 | $35,000 | $49,167 | $0 | $32,000 | $41,250 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $20,625 | $13,750 | $18,125 | $18,750 | $18,125 | $19,688 | $25,417 | $32,500 | $27,188 | $35,000 | $46,250 | $40,000 | $38,750 |
| Employed: | 24 | 50.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 24 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Service: | 2 | 8.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 4.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 62.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 24 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $33,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $31,200 (48.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $47,500 | $54,000 | $55,000 | $59,000 | $57,500 | $53,600 | $32,500 | $31,300 | $38,800 | $42,500 | $33,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 80.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 1 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 7.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 74.07% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 18.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 79.41% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 20.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 32 | 94.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 5.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.10% 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 84.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 70.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.00 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 (50.00%). College enrollment is 4.55%, 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.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 2.27% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 13.64% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 24 | 54.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 11.36% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 9.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 37 | 84.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 9.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 31 | 40.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 39 | 51.32% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 7.89% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 70 | 92.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 80.0% | 62.5% | 50.0% | 35.7% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 10.0% | 5.6% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 45.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 4.55% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 95.45% |
ZIP Code 68749 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $129,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 256Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $19,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $129,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 68749 is located in Cedar County, Nebraska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 68749. It covers 1.009 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.009 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 67435.41 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3130310Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Magnet village; NebraskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 68749 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 March 1, 2026.