68776 ZIP Code — South Sioux City, NE
Dakota County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68776 is located in South Sioux City, Nebraska, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 22.18 square miles and serves a population of 15,167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68776
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $61,923.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.
15,167
population
22.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68776 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68776
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Sioux City | Acceptable |
| South Sioux City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51103 Sioux City (3.1 mi)
51101 Sioux City (3.3 mi)
57049 North Sioux City (3.7 mi)
68731 Dakota City (4.3 mi)
51104 Sioux City (4.9 mi)
51105 Sioux City (5.2 mi)
51109 Sioux City (5.7 mi)
51111 Sioux City (5.8 mi)
51106 Sioux City (7.2 mi)
51108 Sioux City (8 mi)
68743 Jackson (8.9 mi)
51054 Sergeant Bluff (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,167 |
| Population density | 684 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4780 |
| Longitude | -96.4613 |
| 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 | 40.7% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 37.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,167
Population
684
People per sq mi
30.8
Median age
$61,923
Median household income
$29,016
Per capita income
$154,600
Median home value
$958
Median monthly rent
58.8%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
3,532
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
615
Under 5
631
553
5–9
567
720
10–14
739
668
15–19
686
491
20–24
504
1,042
25–34
1,068
993
35–44
1,019
676
45–54
694
486
55–59
498
324
60–64
332
513
65–74
527
244
75–84
250
161
85+
166
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,569 | 30.1% |
| 18 and over | 10,598 | 69.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,861 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 30.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
31.8%
Hispanic or Latino
26.9%
Other race
17.7%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black or African American
7.7%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,608 | 31.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,583 | 26.9% |
| Other race | 3,681 | 17.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,349 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,594 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 532 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 403 | 1.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 37.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $61,923 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.0%
$50k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
23.1%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,600 |
| Median rent / month | $958 |
| Owner occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter occupied | 41.2% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 28.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 42.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,505 | 47.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 436 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,155 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,200 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,040 | 38.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,311 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 26.9% |
| Married | 46.8% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 343 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 136 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,852 | 44.5% |
| High school | 1,003 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 824 | 19.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.8%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Construction
8.0%
Professional & management
6.7%
Retail trade
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Public administration
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 32.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 16.2% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 26.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 437 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,921 | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 3,773 | 27.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,802 | 20.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 313 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,774 | 71.0% |
| Born in same state | 10,431 | 68.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,175 | 14.3% |
| Foreign born | 343 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,393 | 29.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,407 | 54.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,198 | 7.9% |
| French | 811 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 337 | 2.2% |
| Arab | 288 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 203 | 1.3% |
| English | 194 | 1.3% |
| German | 68 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68776
What city is ZIP code 68776 in?
ZIP code 68776 is primarily assigned to South Sioux City, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68776 in?
ZIP code 68776 falls within Dakota County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68776 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 68776 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 68776?
Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 68776 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68776?
14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 68776?
The median home value in ZIP code 68776 is $154,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 68776 in?
ZIP code 68776 observes the CST timezone.