68933 ZIP Code — Clay Center, NE

Clay County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68933 is located in Clay Center, Nebraska, within Clay County. It covers approximately 67.26 square miles and serves a population of 903 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68933

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 $122,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68933 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

903
population
67.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68933 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68933

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68933. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Clay Center Acceptable
Clay Center Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68944 Harvard (8.6 mi) 68938 Fairfield (8.9 mi) 68979 Sutton (10.5 mi) 68934 Deweese (11.3 mi) 68935 Edgar (11.7 mi) 68941 Glenvil (13.4 mi) 68980 Trumbull (14.5 mi) 68365 Grafton (18.3 mi) 68841 Giltner (18.6 mi) 68436 Shickley (18.8 mi) 68335 Davenport (19.4 mi) 68901 Hastings (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 903
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 67.26 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 40.5101
Longitude -98.0328
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 36.4% 38.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 44.6% 39.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 19.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.8% 3.5% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

903
Population
13
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$35,296
Per capita income
$122,200
Median home value
$610
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
361
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
34
32
5–9
35
22
10–14
23
32
15–19
34
23
20–24
24
54
25–34
58
44
35–44
48
41
45–54
45
27
55–59
30
30
60–64
33
63
65–74
67
28
75–84
30
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821824.1%
18 and over68575.9%
65 and over20222.4%
Median age40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%
Two or more races 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Other race 2.3%
Black or African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White82588.4%
Two or more races394.2%
Hispanic or Latino303.2%
Other race212.3%
Black or African American111.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.6%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.4% 38.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 44.6% 39.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 19.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.8% 3.5% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 10.2%
$25k–$35k 4.1%
$35k–$50k 14.9%
$50k–$75k 16.9%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k10.2%
$25k–$35k4.1%
$35k–$50k14.9%
$50k–$75k16.9%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k20.2%
$150k–$200k11.3%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%
$50k–$100k 21.8%
$100k–$150k 25.7%
$150k–$200k 17.9%
$200k–$300k 11.4%
$300k–$500k 11.7%
$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,200
Median rent / month$610
Owner occupied84.8%
Renter occupied15.2%
Vacant13.0%
Single-family detached87.5%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes2.9%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.2%
2000–20094.1%
1990–19997.7%
1980–19896.0%
1970–197914.7%
1960–19698.2%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier49.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom4.1%
2 bedrooms29.8%
3 bedrooms38.7%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.0%
1 vehicle26.2%
2 vehicles33.7%
3 or more35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.8%
Electricity34.3%
Propane / LP gas4.7%
Solar0.6%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21158.3%
Cohabiting couple102.8%
Male householder, no spouse6417.7%
Female householder, no spouse7721.3%
Households with children under 188623.8%
Households with seniors (65+)14038.7%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.3%22.7%
Married64.3%58.9%
Separated0.0%0.5%
Widowed2.6%13.9%
Divorced8.9%4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 33.7%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 18.1%
Bachelor's degree 14.7%
Graduate / professional 7.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.1%
Bachelor's or higher21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4621.3%
Kindergarten115.1%
Elementary school7936.6%
High school5224.1%
College / grad school2813.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%
Agriculture & mining 17.0%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Retail trade 8.6%
Professional & management 6.3%
Other services 5.5%
Construction 5.2%
Public administration 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Information 1.3%
Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.3%
Service13.8%
Sales & office17.8%
Natural resources & construction13.8%
Production & transportation17.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.7%
Government20.3%
Self-employed8.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.7%
Carpool5.2%
Public transit2.4%
Walk3.6%
Work from home4.7%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)20.6

Poverty

All people 3.6%
Under 18 years 5.5%
18 and over 3.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.0%
Retirement income21.5%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis26.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking20.5%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.7%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health11.4%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist65.5%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans365.3%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.9%
Public insurance35.4%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only83792.7%
Spanish131.6%
Other Indo-European121.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)88497.9%
Born in same state87396.7%
Born in different state67274.4%
Foreign born111.2%
Naturalized citizen192.1%
Not a US citizen736.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14215.7%
French10611.7%
Arab748.2%
Dutch364%
AncestryCount%
Polish192.1%
English111.2%
German80.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68933

What city is ZIP code 68933 in?

ZIP code 68933 is primarily assigned to Clay Center, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68933 in?

ZIP code 68933 falls within Clay County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68933 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68933 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68933 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68933 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68933?

The median home value in ZIP code 68933 is $122,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68933?

ZIP code 68933 has an estimated population of 903 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68933 in?

ZIP code 68933 observes the CST timezone.

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