68734 ZIP Code — Emmet, NE
Holt County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68734 is located in Emmet, Nebraska, within Holt County. It covers approximately 55.98 square miles and serves a population of 97 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
97
population
55.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68734 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68734
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Emmet | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 97 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4364 |
| Longitude | -98.8307 |
| 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 | 62.8% | 39.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 40.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.3% | 17.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
97
Population
2
People per sq mi
26.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,012
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
44.2%
Home ownership
2.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
31
Housing units
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
Under 5
18
1
15–19
1
9
25–34
13
2
35–44
2
2
45–54
2
7
60–64
10
7
65–74
9
0
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31 | 32.0% |
| 18 and over | 66 | 68.0% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 26.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.4%
Hispanic or Latino
24.8%
Other race
24.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 24.8% |
| Other race | 32 | 24.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.8% | 39.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 40.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.3% | 17.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
48.8%
$50k–$75k
4.7%
$75k–$100k
25.6%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 48.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.6%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
47.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 44.2% |
| Renter occupied | 55.8% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 49.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 2.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 67.4% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.3% |
| Electricity | 83.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 40 | 93.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1 | 2.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 4.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21 | 48.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15 | 34.9% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 12.0% |
| Married | 97.6% | 80.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 4.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
48.4%
Associate's degree
17.2%
Bachelor's degree
3.1%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
43.3%
Transportation & utilities
36.7%
Education & healthcare
6.7%
Retail trade
5.0%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Professional & management
3.3%
Construction
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.3% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 36.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 95.0% |
| Government | 5.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 15.0% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.8 |
Poverty
All people
2.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 7.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 51.0% |
| 65 and over | 11.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 22.7% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 66 | 68.0% |
| Spanish | 1 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 96 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 96 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 92 | 94.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 27 | 27.8% |
| French | 7 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 5.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68734
What city is ZIP code 68734 in?
ZIP code 68734 is primarily assigned to Emmet, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68734 in?
ZIP code 68734 falls within Holt County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68734 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 68734 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68734?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 68734 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 68734 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 68734?
ZIP code 68734 has an estimated population of 97 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68734 in?
ZIP code 68734 observes the CST timezone.