68047 ZIP Code — Pender, NE

Thurston County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68047 is located in Pender, Nebraska, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 125.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68047

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 $163,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,078. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68047 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,920
population
125.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68047 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68047

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City Status
Pender Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68062 Thurston (6.3 mi) 68004 Bancroft (7.1 mi) 68716 Beemer (12.9 mi) 68067 Walthill (13 mi) 68784 Wakefield (13.4 mi) 68055 Rosalie (13.5 mi) 68791 Wisner (13.9 mi) 68071 Winnebago (15.6 mi) 68733 Emerson (15.8 mi) 68788 West Point (16.6 mi) 68787 Wayne (16.7 mi) 68038 Lyons (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,920
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 125.36 sq mi
Water area 0.24 sq mi
Latitude 42.1049
Longitude -96.7257
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 31.3% 43.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 29.6% 18.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 4.8% 2.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,920
Population
15
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$80,078
Median household income
$35,987
Per capita income
$163,200
Median home value
$835
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
601
Housing units
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
78
Under 5
81
82
5–9
85
75
10–14
78
63
15–19
65
46
20–24
47
110
25–34
114
98
35–44
102
89
45–54
92
57
55–59
60
63
60–64
66
85
65–74
89
66
75–84
69
29
85+
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1856529.4%
18 and over1,35570.6%
65 and over36919.2%
Median age38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or more races 5.7%
Other race 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
GroupCount%
White1,67481.2%
Hispanic or Latino1416.8%
Two or more races1175.7%
Other race773.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native512.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.3% 43.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 29.6% 18.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 4.8% 2.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 9.8%
$25k–$35k 4.6%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 21.0%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 25.0%
$150k–$200k 6.7%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k9.8%
$25k–$35k4.6%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k21.0%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k25.0%
$150k–$200k6.7%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$80,078

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%
$50k–$100k 24.7%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 15.9%
$200k–$300k 15.4%
$300k–$500k 21.0%
$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,200
Median rent / month$835
Owner occupied78.0%
Renter occupied22.0%
Vacant7.2%
Single-family detached92.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.4%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.68

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.2%
2000–20094.0%
1990–19995.8%
1980–19894.8%
1970–197916.6%
1960–19698.7%
1950–195913.9%
1940–194910.2%
1939 or earlier29.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms23.4%
3 bedrooms42.3%
4 bedrooms23.4%
5+ bedrooms7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle21.1%
2 vehicles43.7%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.6%
Electricity17.3%
Propane / LP gas21.1%
Fuel oil3.1%
Wood3.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40657.9%
Cohabiting couple395.6%
Male householder, no spouse9713.8%
Female householder, no spouse15922.7%
Households with children under 1823333.2%
Households with seniors (65+)24434.8%
Average household size2.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.0%26.0%
Married62.7%55.2%
Separated1.4%0.4%
Widowed1.3%13.5%
Divorced9.5%4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 34.3%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 22.1%
Graduate / professional 8.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool397.3%
Kindergarten376.9%
Elementary school25748.1%
High school12623.6%
College / grad school7514.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%
Manufacturing 13.5%
Agriculture & mining 13.0%
Public administration 9.2%
Retail trade 7.5%
Construction 6.5%
Finance & real estate 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Other services 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%
Professional & management 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.2%
Service14.5%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction10.2%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.8%
Government22.9%
Self-employed11.9%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.3%
Carpool7.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.0%
Work from home6.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.4

Poverty

All people 4.8%
Under 18 years 7.3%
18 and over 3.8%
Married-couple families 2.7%
Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.7%
Retirement income25.7%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP2.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure40.4%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis33.5%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.9%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health11.9%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist61.0%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss16.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans745.5%
Disability%
Any disability10.8%
Under 186.2%
18–64 years4.7%
65 and over35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.8%
Public insurance28.6%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 195.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,76191.7%
Spanish553.1%
Other Indo-European553.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,86997.3%
Born in same state1,86997.3%
Born in different state1,39572.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen512.7%
Not a US citizen815.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian24512.8%
French944.9%
Dutch482.5%
Arab412.1%
Polish281.5%
AncestryCount%
English191%
Irish50.3%
Norwegian50.3%
German40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.5%
Internet access88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68047

What city is ZIP code 68047 in?

ZIP code 68047 is primarily assigned to Pender, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68047 in?

ZIP code 68047 falls within Thurston County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68047?

The median home value in ZIP code 68047 is $163,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68047?

ZIP code 68047 has an estimated population of 1,920 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68047?

The median household income in ZIP code 68047 is $80,078, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68047 in?

ZIP code 68047 observes the CST timezone.

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