ZIP Code 68843 Demographics

Hamilton County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68843 compared to county averages.

Total Population

779

↓ 91.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$80,750

↑ +10.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$197,500

↓ 1.8% vs county

Median Age

50.3 yrs

↓ +21.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

↑ 39.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68843 compares to Hamilton County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68843 $81k Hamilton $73k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68843 $198k Hamilton $201k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

25.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

82.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$870

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68843 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$197,500
Down Payment (20%)$39,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,255P&I: $999 | Tax: $198 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$870
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $385/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68843, sorted by distance.

68319 6.7 mi away york county 68818 8.8 mi away hamilton county 68854 9.4 mi away hamilton county 68846 11.2 mi away hamilton county 68654 12.4 mi away polk county 68827 18.4 mi away merrick county 68872 26.8 mi away howard county

About Hamilton County

Hamilton County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 9,400. The county's median household income is $73,254 and median home value is $201,200. ZIP code 68843 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hamilton County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.