68749 ZIP Code — Magnet, NE
Cedar County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68749 is located in Magnet, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 1.01 square miles and serves a population of 52 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
52
population
1.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68749 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68749
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Magnet | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52 |
| Population density | 51 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4532 |
| Longitude | -97.4460 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.8% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.3% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
52
Population
51
People per sq mi
55.5
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$28,915
Per capita income
$38,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
31
Housing units
9.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
10–14
2
2
15–19
3
1
25–34
2
4
35–44
4
3
45–54
4
1
55–59
2
2
60–64
2
6
65–74
7
1
75–84
1
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 9.6% |
| 18 and over | 47 | 90.4% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 36.5% |
| Median age | 55.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
20%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 69.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 5.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.8% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.3% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
$15k–$25k
24.0%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
24.0%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 24.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| Median income | $56,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
60.0%
$50k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $38,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
| Single-family detached | 87.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 67.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 35.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 24.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 56.0% |
| Wood | 12.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 64.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 12.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15 | 60.0% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.4% | 15.4% |
| Married | 69.6% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
HS graduate
59.1%
Some college, no degree
11.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 37.5% |
| High school | 5 | 62.5% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
44.0%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Other services
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 12.0% |
| Service | 4.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 52.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.0% |
| Government | 4.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.0% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 24.0% |
| Other means | 12.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.9 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
60.0%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 72.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 9.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.1% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 10.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.6% |
| 65 and over | 10.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.1% |
| Public insurance | 69.2% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 49 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 49 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 33 | 63.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6 | 11.5% |
| French | 4 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 1 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1 | 1.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.1% |
| Internet access | 84.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68749
What city is ZIP code 68749 in?
ZIP code 68749 is primarily assigned to Magnet, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68749 in?
ZIP code 68749 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68749 have a large retiree population?
72% of households in ZIP code 68749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 68749 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 68749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68749?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68749?
17% of residents in ZIP code 68749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 68749 in?
ZIP code 68749 observes the CST timezone.