ZIP Code 68872 Demographics

Howard County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68872 compared to county averages.

Total Population

857

↓ 86.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,890

↑ +15.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$197,500

↑ +8.8% vs county

Median Age

47.8 yrs

↓ +12.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 17.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68872 compares to Howard County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68872 $82k Howard $71k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68872 $198k Howard $182k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

85.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,550

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68872 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)
$1,550
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $295/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68872, sorted by distance.

68827 8.5 mi away merrick county 68801 10.4 mi away hall county 68803 10.6 mi away hall county 68865 15.7 mi away hamilton county 68818 25.6 mi away hamilton county 68843 26.8 mi away hamilton county 68319 31.9 mi away york 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 68872 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.