68980 ZIP Code — Trumbull, NE

Clay County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68980 is located in Trumbull, Nebraska, within Clay County. It covers approximately 37.53 square miles and serves a population of 457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68980

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

457

population

37.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68980 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68980

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trumbull	Acceptable
Trumbull	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68841 Giltner (8 mi) 68944 Harvard (9.2 mi) 68901 Hastings (9.9 mi) 68832 Doniphan (11.9 mi) 68933 Clay Center (14.5 mi) 68941 Glenvil (15 mi) 68818 Aurora (15.2 mi) 68810 Alda (17 mi) 68865 Phillips (17.1 mi) 68955 Juniata (17.4 mi) 68934 Deweese (18.6 mi) 68938 Fairfield (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	457
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	37.53 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.6621
Longitude	-98.2239
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.9%	38.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	53.8%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	19.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	10.1%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

457

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$93,750

Median household income

$37,574

Per capita income

$205,400

Median home value

$1,057

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

135

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	35.2%
18 and over	296	64.8%
65 and over	45	9.8%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	438	95.8%
Two or more races	19	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.9%	38.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	53.8%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	19.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	10.1%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	32.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$93,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 27.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,400
Median rent / month	$1,057
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	96.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	8.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.9%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	25.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	4.4%
2 vehicles	50.6%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.9%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	77.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	23	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	9	5.7%
Households with children under 18	82	51.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	18.4%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	8.0%
Married	73.9%	84.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	0.7%
Divorced	6.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	13.5%
Kindergarten	23	22.1%
Elementary school	42	40.4%
High school	15	14.4%
College / grad school	10	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Construction 12.4%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Other services 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Public administration 4.1%

Retail trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 71.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.6%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.1%
Public insurance	19.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	380	83.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	457	100.0%
Born in same state	453	99.1%
Born in different state	413	90.4%
Foreign born	4	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	7.2%
French	16	3.5%
Arab	6	1.3%
English	5	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.9%
Polish	2	0.4%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	88.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68980

What city is ZIP code 68980 in?

ZIP code 68980 is primarily assigned to Trumbull, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68980 in?

ZIP code 68980 falls within Clay County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68980 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 68980 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68980 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68980 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68980?

ZIP code 68980 has an estimated population of 457 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68980?

The median household income in ZIP code 68980 is $93,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68980 in?

ZIP code 68980 observes the CST timezone.