🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

68008

Blair

ZIP Code 68008 is a standard zip code serving Blair, Blair, Nebraska (NE), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,285 with a median household income of $63,067. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nebraska (NE)
County: Washington
City: Blair
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.545400
Longitude: -96.161700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 132.62 mi²
Water Area: 1.53 mi²
Population Density: 93.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.683059°N, 41.406535°S, -95.992777°E, -96.309729°W

With 12,285 residents spread across 132.62 square miles, this area has a population density of 93.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,285

Population

70th percentile

$63,067

Median Income

75th percentile

$163,600

Median Home Value

65th percentile

132.62 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 68008 is $63,067, and the median home value is $163,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

4,973

Total Units

4,672

Occupied Units

93.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Blair, NE.

68009

Blair

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