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Peru city, NE

ZIP 68421 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Peru city, NE (68421)

Median Income
$57,838

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+65
Wealth inflow
Population
1,019
Unemployment
13.6%
9.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 65 for ZIP 68421 (Peru 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
13.6%+268% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.1%-31% vs US avg
x
4
Establishments
28
Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining13.4%
  • Construction3.1%
  • Manufacturing9.8%
  • Wholesale trade1.7%
  • Retail trade15.0%
  • Transportation, utilities8.3%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate0.4%
  • Professional, scientific, management0.8%
  • Education, health care, social29.8%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services16.5%
  • Other services1.2%
  • Public administration0.2%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$57,838
Unemployment13.6%
Establishments4
Employees28