ZIP Code 68873 Demographics

Howard County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68873 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,497

↓ 46.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,903

↑ +0.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$188,100

↑ +3.6% vs county

Median Age

42.3 yrs

↑ 0.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

↓ +26.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68873 compares to Howard County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68873 $71k Howard $71k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68873 $188k Howard $182k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

75.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$786

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68873 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$188,100
Down Payment (20%)$37,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,194P&I: $951 | Tax: $188 | Ins: $55
Rent (Local Median)
$786
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $408/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68873, sorted by distance.

68835 10.7 mi away howard county 68838 11.4 mi away howard county 68859 24.9 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 68873 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.