68629 ZIP Code — Clarkson, NE

Colfax County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68629 is located in Clarkson, Nebraska, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 142.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68629

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,938.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,210

population

142.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68641 Howells (6.5 mi) 68643 Leigh (7.6 mi) 68779 Stanton (12.2 mi) 68633 Dodge (12.5 mi) 68631 Creston (12.9 mi) 68661 Schuyler (14.6 mi) 68642 Humphrey (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,210
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	142.31 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.7067
Longitude	-97.1173
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	36.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	42.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,210

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$75,938

Median household income

$38,159

Per capita income

$89,700

Median home value

$489

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

489

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	21.0%
18 and over	956	79.0%
65 and over	216	17.9%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,200	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%
Two or more races	4	0.3%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	36.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	42.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$75,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,700
Median rent / month	$489
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	39.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.1%
Fuel oil	19.7%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	31	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	114	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	72	14.5%
Households with children under 18	126	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	28.5%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	12.7%
Married	53.0%	68.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	13.2%
Divorced	8.0%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 21.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	11.9%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	135	57.2%
High school	64	27.1%
College / grad school	7	3.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Retail trade 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	20.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,155	95.5%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,200	99.2%
Born in same state	1,196	98.8%
Born in different state	970	80.2%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	5%
Arab	41	3.4%
French	15	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.5%
German	2	0.2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68629

What city is ZIP code 68629 in?

ZIP code 68629 is primarily assigned to Clarkson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68629 in?

ZIP code 68629 falls within Colfax County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68629 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68629?

The median home value in ZIP code 68629 is $89,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68629?

ZIP code 68629 has an estimated population of 1,210 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68629?

The median household income in ZIP code 68629 is $75,938, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68629 in?

ZIP code 68629 observes the CST timezone.