68743 ZIP Code — Jackson, NE

Dakota County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68743 is located in Jackson, Nebraska, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 52.65 square miles and serves a population of 685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68743

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,833. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 20 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 68743 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

685

population

52.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68785 Waterbury (6 mi) 68741 Hubbard (7.6 mi) 57049 North Sioux City (7.7 mi) 57038 Jefferson (7.9 mi) 68776 South Sioux City (8.9 mi) 68731 Dakota City (9.2 mi) 68733 Emerson (9.8 mi) 68770 Ponca (10 mi) 51109 Sioux City (10.2 mi) 51103 Sioux City (10.6 mi) 68710 Allen (11.5 mi) 51101 Sioux City (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	685
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	52.65 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.4666
Longitude	-96.6361
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

685

Population

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$70,833

Median household income

$25,455

Per capita income

$174,300

Median home value

$1,231

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

21.5%

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	250	36.5%
18 and over	435	63.5%
65 and over	112	16.4%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	680	98.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
Two or more races	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.6%	2.8%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$70,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 36.8%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,300
Median rent / month	$1,231
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	5.7%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.6%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	40	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	28	13.2%
Households with children under 18	82	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	32.5%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	16.9%
Married	61.2%	62.0%
Separated	6.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	18.1%
Divorced	2.2%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.9%
Kindergarten	48	23.4%
Elementary school	99	48.3%
High school	40	19.5%
College / grad school	12	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 15.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Information 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	616	89.9%
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)	685	100.0%
Born in same state	681	99.4%
Born in different state	127	18.5%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	147	21.5%
French	38	5.5%
English	31	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	4.4%
Dutch	21	3.1%
Arab	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68743

What city is ZIP code 68743 in?

ZIP code 68743 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68743 in?

ZIP code 68743 falls within Dakota County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68743 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 68743 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68743?

22% of residents in ZIP code 68743 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 68743 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68743 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 68743 in?

ZIP code 68743 observes the CST timezone.