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City: Elwood, NE (0.32%)
Counties: Gosper County, NE (89.90%), Dawson County, NE (10.10%)

Zip code population in 2010: 1,439
Zip code population (2000): 1,870


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Houses and condos: 653
Renter-occupied apartments: 105
% of renters here:

22%
State:

32%

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in zip code 68937: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 158.6 sq. mi.
Water area: 5.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 9 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2010:
This zip code:

1.7% ($1,808)
Nebraska:

1.8% ($2,277)

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2010: $1,876 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2010: $1,731 (1.7%)

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Males: 650  (50.3%)
Females: 641  (49.7%)

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2010: $107,540
68937:

$107,540
Nebraska:

$126,300



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in 68937 zip code as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in zip code 68937 to the number of sex offenders is 646 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

46.4 years
Nebraska median age:

36.4 years

Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 68937, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $35,812 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$35,812
State:

$44,271

Salary/wage: $31,843 (reported on 78.3% of returns)
Here:

$31,843
State:

$38,230
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 116.9% for AGIs below $10k, 63.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 78.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 72.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 46.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,980 (reported on 53.1% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,980
Nebraska:

$1,759
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,092 (reported on 30.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,092
State:

$2,804
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$4,843 (reported on 27.3% of returns)
Here:

+$4,843
State:

+$7,887
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, -0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$2,770 (reported on 19.1% of returns)
Here:

+$2,770
State:

+$7,743
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -8.2% for AGIs below $10k, 5.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, -0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,707 (reported on 4.8% of returns)
68937:

$2,707
Nebraska:

$2,902

Total itemized deductions: $18,150 (28% of AGI, reported on 24.7% of returns)
Here:

$18,150
State:

$18,692

Here:

27.9% of AGI
State:

21.1% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 29.6% for AGIs below $10k, 15.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,776 (4% of AGI, reported on 20.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,776
State:

$3,500

Here:

3.9% of AGI
State:

3.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,378 (reported on 72.5% of returns)
68937:

$4,378
State:

$6,550
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.2% for AGIs below $10k, 3.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,565 (reported on 12.5% of returns)
Here:

$1,565
State:

$1,643

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 70.4%
Here:

70%
State:

62%
(% for various income ranges: 64.2% for AGIs below $10k, 74.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 68.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 76.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 69.2% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2010:
This zip code:

$46,993
Nebraska:

$49,075

Elwood, NE (68937) map

Nearest zip codes: 68976, 69028, 68922, 68927, 68850, 68936.

Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

51.6%
Nebraska:

52.3%


Housing units in zip code 68937 with a mortgage: 185 (7 second mortgage, 16 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 197

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,034

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $453

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:

10.7%
Whole state:

11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:

7.1%
Whole state:

7.1%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.2
State:

6.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.8
State:

4.2


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 68937: Reverie Campground (A), Elwood (B), Thompsons Resort (C), Sunset Shore Resort and RV Park (D), Main Area Campground (E), Lakeside Country Club (F), Inlet Area Campground (G), North Inlet Area Campground (H), JJs Marina and Campgrounds (I), Gosper County Sheriffs Office (J), Gosper County Courthouse (K), Elwood Public Library (L), Johnson Lake Emergency Medical Services (M), Elwood Rescue Unit (N), Elwood Volunteer Fire Department (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in zip code 68937 include: Chapel of the Lake (A), Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (B), Christian Church (C), United Methodist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Elwood Cemetery (1), Salem East Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Bossung Lake (A), Bellamy Reservoir (B), Bogle Reservoir (C), Ford Reservoir (D), Getty Reservoir (E), Gruber Reservoir (F), McKenzie Reservoir (G), Meyer Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in zip code 68937 include: Plum Creek State Recreation Area (1), Elwood Reservoir Recreation Area (2), George E Johnson Historical Marker (3), Johnson Lake State Recreation Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: East Shore (A), Mallard Beach (B), North Shore (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 4
  • 2000 to 2004: 47
  • 1990 to 1999: 29
  • 1980 to 1989: 55
  • 1970 to 1979: 140
  • 1960 to 1969: 89
  • 1950 to 1959: 63
  • 1940 to 1949: 33
  • 1939 or earlier: 188


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Estimated household income distribution in 2009:

Zip code 68937 household income distribution in 2009

Zip code 68937 house/condo values in 2010

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2010 in zip code 68937:

  • Less than $10,000: 19
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 5
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 4
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 17
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 6
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 4
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 10
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 21
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 21
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 46
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 25
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 46
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 24
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 50
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 24
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 15
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 11
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 22
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 11
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 7
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 12
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 18
  • $1,000,000 or more: 3

 



68937 rent paid by renters

Rent paid by renters in 2010 in zip code 68937:

  • Less than $100: 4
  • $100 to $149: 4
  • $150 to $199: 6
  • $200 to $249: 4
  • $250 to $299: 13
  • $300 to $349: 18
  • $350 to $399: 14
  • $400 to $449: 11
  • $450 to $499: 42
  • $500 to $549: 5
  • $550 to $599: 4
  • $600 to $649: 1
  • $650 to $699: 3
  • $700 to $749: 3
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 11
  • No cash rent: 19
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2010: $239,607.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2010 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $107,808
  • Two or more races householders: $36,966
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $117,621

Estimated median house or condo value in 2010: $107,540
68937:

$107,540
Nebraska:

$126,300
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $72,219 - $157,442

Mean price in 2010:

Detached houses: $177,214
Here:

$177,214
State:

$150,859

Mobile homes: $84,053
Here:

$84,053
State:

$44,614

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 585
  • One, attached: 5
  • Two: 1
  • 3 or 4: 6
  • 5 to 9: 6
  • 10 to 19: 3
  • 20 to 49: 15
  • Mobile homes: 45
68937 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 488 (78%)
  • Carpooled: 59 (9%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 5 (1%)
  • Walked: 40 (6%)
  • Other means: 8 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 34 (6%)
 

68937 zip code travel time to work (commute)

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 59
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 76
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 74
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 99
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 116
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 43
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 65
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 3
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 9
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 20
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 22
  • 90 or more minutes: 8
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 50.6%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,831
  • In family households: 1,609 (521 male householders, 81 female householders)
    503 spouses, 468 children (413 natural, 15 adopted, 40 stepchildren), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers or sisters, 6 parents, 2 other relatives, 21 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 222 (92 male householders (82 living alone)), 107 female householders (102 living alone)), 23 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 50

Size of family households: 170 2-persons, 61 3-persons, 73 4-persons, 36 5-persons, 7 6-persons, 8 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 120 1-person, 11 2-persons, 8 3-persons

225 married couples with children.
51 single-parent households (14 men, 37 women).

96.5% of residents of 68937 zip code speak English at home.
25.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (28% very well, 21% well, 51% not well).
2.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (81% very well, 12% well, 8% not well).

Foreign born population: 76 (6.5%)
(94.9% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.1%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

  • India (21%)
  • Guatemala (21%)
  • El Salvador (16%)
  • Germany (11%)
  • Korea (11%)
  • Philippines (11%)
  • Mexico (11%)

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 2000 or later: 5
  • 1990 to 1999: 43
  • 1980 to 1989: 0
  • Before 1980: 16

Races in zip code 68937:

White population: 1,232
Black population: 6
American Indian population: 2
Asian population: 111
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 0
Two or more races population: 8
Hispanic or Latino population: 41

Public primary/middle school in zip code 68937 not listed on the city page:

  • DIST 015 - DAWSON COUNTY (Students: 28; Grades: PK - 08)

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • AG VALLEY COOPERATIVE NON STOCK (307 RAYMOND in ELWOOD, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, -06227-BM-1047, RELEASE ASSESSMENT, -0003700002, EPCRA
    Business SIC classification: GRAIN AND FIELD BEANS
    Alternative names: AG VALLEY CO-OP NON STOCK, EDISON COOP - ELWOOD
  • WEST ELWOOD GRAIN (205 RAILROAD in ELWOOD, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: FARM PRODUCT WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE
  • BELLAMYS INC (74268 ROAD 426 in ELWOOD, NE)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: BELLAMY'S INC. (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: BELLAMY IMPLEMENT INC JD
  • DIST 015 - DAWSON COUNTY ( in JOHNSON LAKE, NE)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-240015001
  • ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( in ELWOOD, NE)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-370030002
    Organizations: ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (514 1ST AVE in ELWOOD, NE)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - LEAKING STORAGE TANK
    Alternative names: ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ( in ELWOOD, NE)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-370030001
    Organizations: ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • GENEBACH FERTILIZER & PROPANE (101 CALVERT in ELWOOD, NE)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-07-1985-0071, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-07-1990-0041,
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Business SIC classification: RETAIL NURSERIES, LAWN AND GARDEN SUPPLY STORES
    Alternative names: GENGENBACH, LARRY
  • ELWOOD LANDFILL (NO ADDRESS in ELWOOD, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS


Zip code 68937 marital status for males
Zip code 68937 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2.2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4.0%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (40%)
  • Utility gas (29%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (21%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Other fuel (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)

Population in 1990: 956. Population change in the 1990s: +914 (+95.6%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1,483
  • Northeast: 19
  • Midwest: 206
  • South: 31
  • West: 115

55% of the 68937 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 36% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Nebraska.

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school):
Here:

0.0%
Nebraska:

14.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 35
Here:

30.2%
Nebraska:

10.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 3
Here:

9.5%
Nebraska:

21.0%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Class of Workers (%)


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (20-49 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Finance and Insurance: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (10-19: 1, 1-4: 4)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Veterinary Services (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Wholesale Trade: Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (10-19: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (5-9: 2)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (5-9: 1, 1-4: 2)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




51 people in nursing homes

Fatal accident statistics in 2006:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0


Most common first names in zip code 68937 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1382.0 years
Mary1286.1 years
William1078.5 years
Charles1075.7 years
George979.8 years
Robert976.6 years
James867.9 years
Albert780.7 years
Harry779.5 years
Fred786.0 years
Most common last names in zip code 68937 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Houlden1072.3 years
Anderson981.6 years
Leggott980.0 years
Tilson875.9 years
Remmenga862.4 years
Puls879.5 years
Foss784.9 years
Thompson783.8 years
Jorges775.2 years
Johnson781.8 years


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