ZIP 68008 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Blair city, NE (68008)

Median Income

$86,905

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+824

Wealth inflow

Population

12,906

Unemployment

2.4%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 824 for ZIP 68008 (Blair city, NE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.4%-35% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.3%+3% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.6%-69% vs US avg

442

Establishments

5,304

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing9.6%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade10.0%
Transportation, utilities7.0%
Information3.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.2%
Professional, scientific, management11.1%
Education, health care, social26.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.6%
Other services5.9%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68008 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.5%, median income rose 7.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.4%.

Median Income

$86,905

+16% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate