ZIP code 68979: Sutton, NE
68979 is a ZIP code in Sutton, Nebraska, mainly in Clay County, part of the Hastings, NE micro area. About 1,572 people live here.
- Population
- 1,572
- Median household income
- $85,862
- Typical home value
- $212,800+7.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $907gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.8
- Homeowners
- 85.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 68979 details
| City | Sutton |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay County (also partly Fillmore County, Hamilton County, York County) |
| Metro area | Hastings, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 135.5 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 12 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.59828, -97.85355 |
Median rent in 68979 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $350/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $935/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68975 | Saronville, NE | 5.2 mi | 88 |
| 68365 | Grafton, NE | 6.4 mi | 288 |
| 68933 | Clay Center, NE | 11.3 mi | 851 |
| 68371 | Henderson, NE | 12.0 mi | 1,314 |
| 68436 | Shickley, NE | 12.7 mi | 527 |
| 68944 | Harvard, NE | 12.9 mi | 1,252 |
| 68452 | Ong, NE | 13.6 mi | 67 |
| 68354 | Fairmont, NE | 14.6 mi | 863 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 68979?
A typical home in ZIP code 68979 is worth about $212,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $85,862 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $212,800 homeWhat can a $85,862 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68979
What city is ZIP code 68979?
ZIP code 68979 is in Sutton, NE, in Clay County.
What county is ZIP code 68979 in?
68979 is mainly in Clay County, Nebraska, and partly in Fillmore County, Hamilton County and York County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68979?
About 1,572 people live in ZIP code 68979, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68979 in?
68979 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.