ZIP 68788 — 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 West Point city, NE (68788)

Median Income

$67,632

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+289

Wealth inflow

Population

4,531

Unemployment

2.4%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 289 for ZIP 68788 (West Point 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%-34% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.2%-64% vs US avg

184

Establishments

2,078

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining10.4%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing15.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Retail trade7.6%
Transportation, utilities3.1%
Information2.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.6%
Education, health care, social19.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.2%
Other services4.1%
Public administration6.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68788 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.4%, median income fell 0.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 27.9%.

Median Income

$67,632

-10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate