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ZIP Code 68745
Laurel, NE, Cedar County
Population
1,737
Land area
130.5sq mi
People per sq mi
13
City
Laurel
ZIP 68745 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68745 at a glance
- ZIP 68745 (Laurel) is 48% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,953, 16% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,600 (20% below Nebraska) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68745
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68745, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,953
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$190,600
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
21.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
57
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
289
$10.9M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.9M
289 loans
Campaign donations
$1,967
0% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68745, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 9°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 68745, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68745?
- ZIP code 68745 is in Laurel, NE (Cedar County).
- What county is ZIP code 68745 in?
- ZIP code 68745 is mostly in Cedar County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68745?
- About 1,737 people live in the 68745 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.