68407 ZIP Code — Murdock, NE

Cass County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68407 is located in Murdock, Nebraska, within Cass County. It covers approximately 45.89 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68407

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $314,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,563. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68407 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

995

population

45.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68407 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68407

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68407. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murdock	Acceptable
Murdock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68463 Weeping Water (7 mi) 68349 Elmwood (7 mi) 68037 Louisville (8.4 mi) 68366 Greenwood (9 mi) 68059 Springfield (11.1 mi) 68347 Eagle (11.4 mi) 68307 Avoca (11.6 mi) 68028 Gretna (12.3 mi) 68003 Ashland (13 mi) 68462 Waverly (13.9 mi) 68413 Nehawka (14.2 mi) 68527 Lincoln (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	45.89 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.9248
Longitude	-96.2648
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	26.7%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$111,563

Median household income

$44,976

Per capita income

$314,900

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

42.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	24.7%
18 and over	749	75.3%
65 and over	257	25.8%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	985	98.7%
Asian	6	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k+ 16.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	17.9%
$200k+	16.8%
Median income	$111,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 45.2%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$314,900
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	23.5%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.7%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%
Fuel oil	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	36	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	55	14.7%
Households with children under 18	130	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	48.4%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	10.9%
Married	69.4%	68.5%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	8.9%
Divorced	5.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 33.0%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	42.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	20.6%
Kindergarten	66	24.7%
Elementary school	83	31.1%
High school	36	13.5%
College / grad school	27	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Public administration 8.5%

Professional & management 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 6.7%

Retail trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.9%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	31.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	7.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	937	94.2%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	994	99.9%
Born in same state	992	99.7%
Born in different state	841	84.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	18%
French	107	10.8%
Dutch	35	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	2.4%
English	18	1.8%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68407

What city is ZIP code 68407 in?

ZIP code 68407 is primarily assigned to Murdock, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68407 in?

ZIP code 68407 falls within Cass County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68407 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 68407 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68407 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68407 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68407 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 68407 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68407?

The median household income in ZIP code 68407 is $111,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68407 in?

ZIP code 68407 observes the CST timezone.