68401 ZIP Code — Mc Cool Junction, NE
York County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68401 is located in Mc Cool Junction, Nebraska, within York County. It covers approximately 39.09 square miles and serves a population of 999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68401
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 $158,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $104,375. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
999
population
39.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mc Cool Junction | Acceptable |
| Mc Cool Junction | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68354 Fairmont (5.5 mi)
68467 York (6.8 mi)
68365 Grafton (9.6 mi)
68371 Henderson (10.9 mi)
68351 Exeter (11.4 mi)
68460 Waco (13.2 mi)
68361 Geneva (15.3 mi)
68313 Beaver Crossing (17.1 mi)
68319 Bradshaw (17.5 mi)
68979 Sutton (17.7 mi)
68316 Benedict (18.5 mi)
68406 Milligan (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 999 |
| Population density | 26 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7420 |
| Longitude | -97.5972 |
| 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 | 23.4% | 39.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 35.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 46.3% | 19.7% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
999
Population
26
People per sq mi
25.5
Median age
$104,375
Median household income
$40,357
Per capita income
$158,000
Median home value
$871
Median monthly rent
89.4%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
379
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
42
Under 5
30
22
5–9
15
31
10–14
22
42
15–19
30
136
20–24
97
78
25–34
56
46
35–44
33
54
45–54
38
62
55–59
45
14
60–64
10
28
65–74
20
22
75–84
15
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 197 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 802 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 96 | 9.6% |
| Median age | 25.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 951 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 39.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 35.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 46.3% | 19.7% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
13.4%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
38.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 38.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $104,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
37.3%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,000 |
| Median rent / month | $871 |
| Owner occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter occupied | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
| Single-family detached | 95.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 43.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 51.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% |
| Electricity | 40.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 52.4% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 185 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 27 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 88 | 24.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 57 | 16.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 102 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 69 | 19.3% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.8% | 27.3% |
| Married | 39.0% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
29.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 80 | 40.4% |
| High school | 50 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 43 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
27.4%
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Construction
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Retail trade
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Professional & management
1.6%
Other services
1.6%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 14.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.4% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
3.1%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.3% |
| Retirement income | 9.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 38 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.6% |
| Public insurance | 18.8% |
| No insurance | 3.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 927 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 994 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 994 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 867 | 86.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 292 | 29.2% |
| French | 87 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 16 | 1.6% |
| English | 15 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 13 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 5 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68401
What city is ZIP code 68401 in?
ZIP code 68401 is primarily assigned to Mc Cool Junction, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68401 in?
ZIP code 68401 falls within York County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68401 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68401 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68401?
The median home value in ZIP code 68401 is $158,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68401?
The median household income in ZIP code 68401 is $104,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68401?
ZIP code 68401 has an estimated population of 999 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68401 in?
ZIP code 68401 observes the CST timezone.