68424 ZIP Code — Plymouth, NE

Jefferson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68424 is located in Plymouth, Nebraska, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 64.17 square miles and serves a population of 632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68424

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 $133,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,625. 46% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68424 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

632

population

64.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68424 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68424

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plymouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68377 Jansen (5.2 mi) 68445 Swanton (7.9 mi) 68341 De Witt (8.8 mi) 68464 Western (10.2 mi) 68338 Daykin (12 mi) 68352 Fairbury (12.5 mi) 68465 Wilber (13 mi) 68342 Diller (14.5 mi) 68328 Clatonia (16 mi) 68310 Beatrice (16.1 mi) 68350 Endicott (17.4 mi) 68453 Tobias (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	632
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	64.17 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	40.2936
Longitude	-97.0290
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	48.7%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

632

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$32,591

Per capita income

$133,900

Median home value

$940

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

310

Housing units

16.4%

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	126	19.9%
18 and over	506	80.1%
65 and over	235	37.2%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	619	96.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.6%
Two or more races	10	1.6%
Asian	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,900
Median rent / month	$940
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	23.0%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	57	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	65	22.0%
Households with children under 18	66	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	62.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.2%	14.4%
Married	66.5%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.0%	20.1%
Divorced	7.2%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 23.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.6%
Kindergarten	5	4.1%
Elementary school	78	63.9%
High school	27	22.1%
College / grad school	4	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Agriculture & mining 17.7%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Other services 6.0%

Retail trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	616	97.5%
Spanish	15	2.4%
Other Indo-European	15	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	629	99.5%
Born in same state	629	99.5%
Born in different state	525	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	10.4%
Italian	30	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	3.6%
English	6	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68424

What city is ZIP code 68424 in?

ZIP code 68424 is primarily assigned to Plymouth, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68424 in?

ZIP code 68424 falls within Jefferson County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68424 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 68424 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68424 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68424 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68424 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 68424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68424 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 68424 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68424 in?

ZIP code 68424 observes the CST timezone.