ZIP 68701 — 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 Norfolk city, NE (68701)

Median Income

$64,862

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,991

Wealth inflow

Population

31,172

Unemployment

2.3%

1.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,991 for ZIP 68701 (Norfolk 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

2.3%-39% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.3%-46% vs US avg

1,055

Establishments

16,908

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.7%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing15.1%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade12.7%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management4.9%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68701 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.5%, median income rose 5.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.4%.

Median Income

$64,862

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate