ZIP Code 68838 Demographics

Howard County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68838 compared to county averages.

Total Population

222

↓ 96.6% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$236,300

↑ +30.1% vs county

Median Age

65.1 yrs

↓ +52.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.2%

↑ 70.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68838 compares to Howard County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Howard $71k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68838 $236k Howard $182k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$582

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68838 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$236,300
Down Payment (20%)$47,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,500P&I: $1195 | Tax: $236 | Ins: $69
Rent (Local Median)
$582
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $918/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68838, sorted by distance.

68835 8.4 mi away howard county 68873 11.4 mi away howard county 68859 19.5 mi away valley county

About Howard County

Howard County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 6,476. The county's median household income is $70,766 and median home value is $181,600. ZIP code 68838 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Howard 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.